Stakhovsky beats Zeballos to win St. Petersburg Open title

Andriy Stakhovsky defeated Horacio Zeballos 2-6, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (7) to claim the St. Petersburg Open title.

Stakhovsky saved a match point in the third-set tiebreaker, and sealed the win with a backhand volley on his second match point.

“Frankly speaking, I didn’t expect to win,” Stakhovsky said. “Zeballos played better today. He moved, served and received better, but at the end of the second set he eased the pressure and that cost him the match.”

On his part, Horacio Zebllos said: "I’m satisfied with my results in St. Petersburg. On key points, Stakhovsky played well while I couldn’t put in my first serve. I should have played more aggressively on my break points in the second set.”

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