Daniil Medvedev secured his fourth ATP Masters 1000 crown with a straight-sets victory over American Reilly Opelka in the National Bank Open in Toronto.
The 25-year-old became the first Russian champion at the tournament since Marat Safin in 2000.
Medvedev only needed to break twice as he won inside 85 minutes against the towering Opelka.
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It was the world number two's 12th tour-level title and he benefitted when Opelka struggled to take his chances, including one game where he had three break points in the first set.
Opelka was taking part in his first Masters 1000 final, but was no match for Medvedev’s experience.
At the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Benoit Paire needed three sets to beat Miomir Kecmanovic.
The French player dropped the first set 7-5, but came back to win the next two 6-3 6-2 to progress through to the round of 32.
Argentina’s Guido Pella also progressed via a 6-3 6-3 victory over 15th seed David Goffin of Germany.
