Britain’s Edmund wins first ATP title in Antwerp
Antwerp (Belgium) (AFP) – British number one Kyle Edmund fought back to down Gael Monfils in a final-set tie-break and claim his maiden ATP Tour title at the European Open in Antwerp on Sunday. The 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/4) victory caps a breakthrough season for the 23-year-old and keeps alive his slim hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals in London next month. Edmund is the first British man other than Andy Murray to win a singles title since Greg Rusedski’s success in Newport in July 2005. “I’m obviously very happy. A lot of hard work goes into this. So...
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