Superlative Lajovic claims his 1st career title in Umag

Dusan Lajovic survives Attila Balazs 7-5 7-5 in the final in Umag on Sunday after conquering a huge battle.

Score, report, and key facts

1^st set.

Dusan clinched the set after recovering from 1 break down. In fact, after dropping his serve in the 7^th (3-4) game, Lajovic broke back in the 10^th (5-5) and in the 12^th (7-5) game before winning the set 7-5.

Attila was unable to find the solution in the last 4 games of the set (from 3-5 to 7-5).

2^nd set.

Dusan won the set after he broke Attila in the 4^th (3-1) and in the 12^th (7-5) game. Attila tried to stage a comeback breaking in the 7^th (4-3) game. Anyhow, Lajovic didn’t lose the lead before winning the set 7-5.

At the end of the match, Dusan scored 82 points vs. Attila’s 68 points.

Lajovic won this match even if he was battling in converting his break points since he converted only 44% (4/9). On the other side, Attila was great in converting all the break points (2/2). Yet, that was not enough to win the encounter.

After this contest, the head to head between Lajovic and Balazs is 1-1.

Highlights Dusan Lajovic vs. Attila Balazs Plava Laguna Croatia Open – Umag

Dusan DOES IT! 💪@Dutzee claims his maiden ATP title at @CroatiaOpenUmag with a 7-5 7-5 victory over Attila Balazs. pic.twitter.com/uGfaeA53ZF

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