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Davydenko's first Masters win
Davydenko wins Paris Masters in 90 minutes, claiming first ATP Masters 1000 title.
In brief
Davydenko wins Paris Masters in 90 minutes, claiming first ATP Masters 1000 title. Nikolay Davydenko beat Dominik Hrbaty 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in 90 minutes to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
The win
Davydenko beat Hrbaty 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in 90 minutes to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
The players
Davydenko, a Russian top 5 player, won his first Masters 1000 title in 2006.
Davydenko's background
Davydenko was born in 1981 in Russia and turned pro in 1999.
Hrbaty's background
Hrbaty, a Slovak player, was born in 1978 and turned pro in 1996.
The tournament
The Paris-Bercy Indoor Open was held in Paris, France, from 1986 to 2006.
The match
Davydenko won the first set 6-1, second set 6-2, and third set 6-2.
The result
Davydenko became world No 3 in ATP rankings after winning the title.
What next
Davydenko won two more Masters 1000 titles in 2008 and 2009.
Hrbaty's end
Hrbaty retired from professional tennis in 2010 after dropping out of top 100.
The takeaway
Nikolay Davydenko beat Dominik Hrbaty 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in 90 minutes to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
