KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Top-seeded David Ferrer became the first Spaniard to win the Malaysian Open when he defeated countryman Feliciano Lopez 7-5, 7-5 in the final on Sunday.
Ferrer got decisive breaks in the 12th game of both sets to clinch his 25th ATP Tour title in just over 90 minutes.
The 34-year-old Ferrer, playing his 50th tour final, improved his record against Lopez to 9-6.