Fognini Wins Monte-Carlo for First Masters Series Title

Singles – Final
[13] F. Fognini (ITA) d D. Lajovic (SRB) 63 64

Doubles – Final
[7] N. Mektic (CRO) / F. Skugor (CRO) d R. Haase (NED) / W. Koolhof (NED) 67(3) 76(3) 11-9 – saved 1 MP

Fabio Fognini defeated Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to cap a dream week at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters with his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

The 13th seed converted four of five break points to become the lowest-seeded player to lift the trophy since 13th seed Gustavo Kuerten’s title run in 1999. Fognini will rise to a career-high No. 12 when the newest ATP Rankings are published on Monday.

“I knew it was going to be tough, a lot of running,” said Fognini. “[It’s an] incredible achievement. I’m really, really happy.”