体坛英语新闻：Tommy Robredo wins Grand Prix Hassan II

CASABLANCA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Tommy Robredo of Spain beat Kevin Anderson of South Africa 7-6 (8-6), 4-6 and 6-3 to win the Grand Prix Hassan II tennis tournament in Casablanca on Sunday.

This is the first title of Robredo ranked 72nd globally since winning on outdoor clay in Santiago, Chile, two years ago.

Anderson ranked second in the league and 29 globally, reached the Grand Prix Hassan II final against third-seeded Martin Klizan of Slovakia and was aiming for his third career title.

The Grand Prix Hassan II, inaugurated in 1986, is entirely funded by Morocco's King Mohammed VI. Its total prize is 540,000 US dollar.

Casablanca is the only ATP World Tour stop on the African continent. Two Moroccans have won the title in their home country: Hicham Arazi in 1997 and Younes El Aynaoui in 2002.