Tennis news - Kyle Edmund wins maiden ATP title in Antwerp

Updated 22/10/2018 at 06:07 GMT

British number one Kyle Edmund defeated Gael Monfils 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(4) in the European Open final in Antwerp to win the first ATP title of his career on Sunday.

Britain's Kyle Edmund returns the ball to France's Gael Monfils during their ATP World Tour 250 European Open men's singles final tennis match in Antwerp, on October 21, 2018.

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The 23-year-old lost his serve in the opening set which was dominated by Monfils as the Frenchman claimed a 6-3 win in just 31 minutes with the help of three aces.

Edmund - the tournament's top seed - brilliantly fought back in the second set and dominated the tie-break which forced a tense decider.

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The third set saw both players save two break points and led to another tie-break.

Edmund won the tie-break 7-4 and completed his victory with the first match point.

The Brit broke down in tears of joy upon winning the first ATP Tour singles title of his career after a successful year where he reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open and a career-high world ranking of 14.

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