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Klizan captures maiden tennis crown in St Petersburg

Slovakian world number 45 Martin Klizan captured his first ATP title on Sunday when he defeated Italy's Fabio Fognini 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the St. Petersburg Open.

Slovakia's Martin Klizan celebrates with his trophy after beating Fabio Fognini of Italy in the final of the St. Petersburg Open tennis tournament in St. Petersburg. Klizan won 6-2, 6-3.

He is the first Slovakian to win a tour title since Dominik Hrbaty triumphed at Marseille in February 2004.

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