Top-seeded Roger Federer claimed his 85th title with a 6-3, 7-6 (11) win over third-seeded Pablo Cuevas in the final of the Istanbul Open.
Federer claimed his first title on clay since winning in Madrid in 2012. It was Federer’s third title this season, following victories in Brisbane and Dubai on hardcourts.
u25a0 Second-seeded Simona Halep and Venus Williams, the No. 16 seed, lost in the opening round of the Madrid Open, while top-seeded Serena Williams had a trouble-free debut. Halep lost, 7-6 (6), 6-3, to Alizé Cornet. Serena Williams defeated Madison Brengle, 6-0, 6-1.