TENNIS ATP ACAPULCO – David Ferrer clinched his fourth title at the Abierto Mexicano in Acapulco with a 6-3 7-5 win over Kei Nishikori continuing his impressive 2015 season in which he had already lifted two trophies in Doha and Rio de Janeiro. This year he boasts an impressive record of 18 wins and just one defeat. Nishikori has moved up to World Number 4 by reaching the Acapulco final. Diego Sampaolo
Ferrer got his first break in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead after Nishikori committed a double fault. Ferrer dropped his serve in the seventh game. In a trade of breaks Ferrer broke straight back in the eight game before serving out the opening set to love. Ferrer started the second set with a break to love before getting a double break to cruise to a 3-0 lead In the second set but this year’s Memphis champion Nishikori got one of the two breaks back in the fourth game before holding his serve in the next game. The Japanese player broke serve and clawed his way back into the match to draw level to 4-4. Ferrer broke serve after a very long ninth game for 5-4 but Nishikori broke straight back for 5-5. Ferrer managed to break serve again to take the 6-5 edge before closing out the match after one hour and 40 minutes to clinch his 49th career title. The second set featured seven breaks of serve in 12 service games. Ferrer hit 11 winners, while Nishikori committed 40 unforced errors.
Ferrer broke his losing streak of five consecutive head-to-head matches against Nishikori. Ferrer is the first player to win titles in Acapulco on different surfaces (clay and hard court)
“Tonight I played my best match this week. I played very aggressive, without mistakes. To win here for the fourth time is a dream. I tried to play my forehand with more energy. In important moments he made more mistakes and I took my chances. I feel very confident with my tennis now. I have won three tournaments this year and we have just begun the season”, said Ferrer.
