STUTTGART, Germany(AP) Jeremy Chardy of France has won his first career ATP Tour title, rallying to beat Victor Hanescu of Romania 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Mercedes Cup final.
After clinching the second set following a break of serve on Sunday, Chardy raced to a 4-0 lead in the third.
But Hanescu, who was seeded fourth, won the next three games and held two break points to even the score. Chardy saved them and held serve and then served out the match at love.
Chardy swigged from a bottle of champagne at the victory ceremony and then took a brief spin behind the wheel of a luxury car donated to the winner by the title sponsor.
It was Chardy's second career final. He finished as runner-up in Johannesburg in February.