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Bergs wins maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne
Key takeaways
- Bergs is the first Belgian man to win a grasscourt title
- Belgium's Zizou Bergs claimed his first ATP Tour title, coming from a set down to beat French sixth seed Ugo Humbert in the Eastbourne Open final.
- Rain had halted Saturday's action after just three games, meaning the pair had to resume on Sunday, and it was world number 48 Bergs who came through 3-6 6-1 6-4 in tricky, blustery conditions.
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Bergs is the first Belgian man to win a grasscourt title
Belgium's Zizou Bergs claimed his first ATP Tour title, coming from a set down to beat French sixth seed Ugo Humbert in the Eastbourne Open final.
Rain had halted Saturday's action after just three games, meaning the pair had to resume on Sunday, and it was world number 48 Bergs who came through 3-6 6-1 6-4 in tricky, blustery conditions. The two players will also meet again on Tuesday in the first round of Wimbledon.
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