NEW DELHI: Third seed Alex de Minaur showcased his dominance on Saturday by securing a 6-4, 6-4 triumph over Casper Ruud in the Acapulco title clash, successfully defending his crown from the previous year at the Mexican Open.
The victory marked a significant milestone for the 25-year-old Australian, who not only ended a four-match losing streak in finals but also clinched his eighth ATP Tour title, with seven of them now earned on hard courts.