Top-seeded Kei Nishikori successfully defended his title at the Barcelona Open by beating Pablo Andujar, 6-4, 6-4.
Nishikori, ranked fifth in the world, fought back from early breaks in both sets to earn his second clay-court title at the Real Club de Tenis in Barcelona, Spain. It was his second title of the season and his ninth career title.
u25a0 Angelique Kerber, the home favorite, rallied to upset Caroline Wozniacki, 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, for her second straight title. (AP)