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Roberto Carballes Baena has rallied to win the Grand Prix Hassan II

By Associated Press
MATCH POINT: R. Carballes Baena def. M. Berrettini; 2R Florence0:51

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Roberto Carballes Baena rallied to win the Grand Prix Hassan II on Sunday, beating Alexandre Muller 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in a three-hour final.

"I am so tired, but I am very, very happy," the Spaniard said. "It was a very, very tough match."

Neither player was seeded in the tournament.

Carballes Baena won his only previous matchup with the Frenchman in 2019 at Roland Garros.

The 30-year-old Carballes Baena, who won his only previous ATP final in 2018 at Quito, is projected to climb to No. 49 in the rankings on Monday.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain plays a forehand in their round one singles match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day two of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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