Viktor Troicki clinched the first ATP title of his career after defeating Marcos Baghdatis in the final of the Kremlin Cup on Sunday.
The 24-year-old Serbian came from a set behind to record a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over the fourth-seeded Cypriot in Moscow.
Troicki seemed to have a fitness advantage over his opponent and was the sharper player as the match wore on.
He eventually prevailed after nearly two hours of play, rounding out the victory in fine style with a drop-shot on match point.
“This is just unbelievable for me. It’s my first win and it was especially great to achieve it here in Moscow as my father is half-Russian,” Troicki said.
He added: “Marcos was playing very good in the first set. But then I started playing better and better and in the end I won my first title. It feels unbelievable.”
Troicki did not have much time to savour his victory, however, as he was due back on court to play the doubles final shortly afterwards.
