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First ATP tournament in Bulgaria ends successfully

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The ATP 250 Series tennis tournament "Garanti Koza Sofia Open" with a prize fund of € 453,000 has ended. The first winner of the trophy became Spanish Roberto Bautista-Agut - leader in the main draw, who won 6:3, 6:4 against Viktor Troicki (Serbia) at the final in the Arena Armeec Hall in Sofia. The two finalists expressed satisfaction with the organization of the tournament. "I would like to thank all who work for the development of tennis in Bulgaria. The fans made the atmosphere on the court unbelievable. It was a pleasure to play here and I will certainly come back next year," Roberto Bautista Agut said. Viktor Troicki said that he had spent a great week in Sofia and added he would also participate in the tournament next year.




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