After a perfect week, Aljaz Bedene wins the first edition of the Verrazzano Open.
Under the eyes of Andy Murray, who has been training at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, Bedene was relentless in dominating Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-2, after 1 hour and 9 minutes of play.
Facing him, the Avignon native, who was ill, was not at 100% to defend his chances. As early as the third game of the match, the Frenchman was not feeling well and called for medical assistance.
An endless game where he faltered and eventually lost his serve. At the end of the first set, he left the Center Court to receive longer treatment. It didn’t change anything. With a broken serve from the start, Paire could not compete.
Aljaz Bedene’s victory is ultimately logical as he appeared extremely solid and impassive throughout the week. With five victories achieved in two sets, the former world No. 45 is a commanding winner.
This second Challenger title, a few weeks after Irving, will allow him to climb in the rankings.
With a jump of 17 places, he is virtually 76th. A clay court season that begins in the most beautiful way for the native of Ljubljana.
