David Ferrer
(February 16, 2014) David Ferrer won his third straight Copa Claro title, beating Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-3 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It’s Ferrer’s 21 ATP World Tour crown.
Ferrer ended a seven-match losing streak in tour-level finals, winning his first title since last year’s Copa Claro.
Ferrer became the first player to win three straight Buenos Aires titles, marking his third three-peat on the ATP World Tour – Auckland (2011-13), Acapulco (2010-12).
“The key was I played consistent all the match, very solid, and in important moments I played better than Fabio,” Ferrer said. “I’m happy for my new title. The last seven finals I lost, and this time I can change my luck so I’m happy for that. I try to always do my best and finally I can win again another title.”
“Of course I’m happy and confident with my game because I won a new [title], but now I will like to enjoy tonight and tomorrow to be focused for Rio de Janeiro. It’s going to be a new tournament, a big tournament also, and I hope to play similar to this week.”
“It’s always difficult to play against him because he’s a really good fighter, but I’m still happy because it was another great week for me,” said Fognini said. I played my second final in two weeks. I’m in a good way. Now it’s time to rest, recover well and see you in Rio.”