Christian Garin became the first Chilean to win an ATP Tour title in 10 years when he beat Casper Ruud 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston.
The turning point came at 2-2 in the final set, when Ruud was unable to capitalize on three break point chances. Garin broke in the next game by chasing down a drop shot and flicking a forehand winner.
Serving for the title at 5-3, the Chilean then hammered an ace to set up championship point. A heavy forehand on the next point decided the match.
