WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Reilly Opelka of the United States edged past Brayden Schnur of Canada 6-1, 6-7(7), 7-6(7), in the final to win the title of the New York Open on Sunday.
"This title is definitely what I'm most proud of," said Opelka. "I was tough mentally, especially losing a lot of first sets this week, and my first serve really helped me out. I was able to take my chance in those big moments."
The 21-year-old finished the week with 156 aces, including 43 in Sunday's final. He landed 72 percent of his first-serves and won 88 percent of his first-service points.
Despite the loss, Schnur can be satisfied with the best result of his career. The Canadian was an alternate into the qualifying draw and had never won an ATP tour main draw match before this week.
"It's a dream come true for me. This week showed that I belong in these big tournaments and playing against the top guys," said Schnur. "It's unfortunate the way it ended because I left it all out there and did everything I could, but that's how sports go sometimes."
