Sebastian Baez defended the ATP 500 title in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentine extended his winning streak at the prestigious clay-court event following a 6-2, 6-3 triumph over Alexandre Muller in the title clash.

Argentina's Sebastian Baez successfully defended his ATP Rio Open clay-court title on Sunday with a straight-sets win over Alexandre Muller of France in the final.

Argentina's Sebastian Baez retained his title at the Rio Open on Sunday by beating France's Alexandre Muller 6-2 6-3 to claim his seventh ATP title. The 24-year-old Baez quickly found his rhythm, breaking Muller in the seventh game to take a 5-2 lead before closing out the first set to love.

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It promises to be a great final at the prestigious ATP Rio 500. Clay court specialist Sebastian Baez hopes to win his sixth title on clay, while Muller is one victory away from securing a first on the dirt.

Defending champion Sebastian Baez rallied from a set down to defeat fellow Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli 3-6 6-1 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Rio Open on Saturday.