The wait was worth it for Gilles Muller. Thirteen years after he played in his first ATP World Tour final, the left-hander won his first ATP World Tour title on Saturday, beating Brit Daniel Evans 7-6(5), 6-2 at the Apia International Sydney. The Luxembourg native had been 0-5 in ATP World Tour finals, including two in 2016. The title will propel him to inside the Top 30 of the Emirates ATP Rankings for the first time in his career. Muller, currently No. 34, is projected to climb to No. 28 when the new rankings are released on Monday. As if it could get any better, Muller was presented with the trophy on court by all-time great Rod Laver. “I wasn't...
Gilles Muller discusses ending Viktor Troick's winning streak at the Apia International Sydney for a place in his sixth ATP World Tour final. Video Courtesy Tennis Australia.
Watch highlights of how Gilles Muller beat two-time defending champion Viktor Troicki on Friday for a place in the Apia International Sydney final. Photo: Getty Images. Video Courtesy Tennis Australia.