Anderson wins Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem

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South Africa’s Kevin Anderson ended his losing streak in ATP tournament finals here yesterday with a straight sets win over France’s Pierre-Hugues Herbert to take the Winston-Salem Open crown. World number 15 Anderson ensured he would head to next week’s US Open in New York brimming with confidence after downing Herbert 6-4, 7-5. Anderson had lost all seven finals he had contested since his last tournament victory at Delray Beach in 2012.

However he always looked in control against Herbert as he swept to victory, the third title of his career.

“This is a great feeling,” said Anderson, relieved to finally snap his losing run in finals. “It’s always tough to play a great week and fall at the last hurdle,” he added.