MONTPELLIER, France — Richard Gasquet defeated fellow Frenchman Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-3 to win the ATP Sud de France Open in Montpellier Sunday. It was Gasquet's second tournament win of the year, having triumphed in Doha in January, and the ninth of his career. “I was ranked seventh in the world six years ago and I have come back well this year,” said Gasquet. “It's great to have won two tournaments already this season and I just hope I can win others.” Nadal aims for double triumph Rafa Nadal and his troublesome knees stand two matches away from enjoying a double celebration Sunday after the Spaniard reached the singles and doubles finals at his comeback tournament in Vina del Mar. Seven months on the sidelines because of injury do not appear to have diminished Nadal's hunger for success as he reached the singles final at the Chilean claycourt event with a 6-2, 6-2 drubbing of third-seeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy. The seven-time French Open champion will aim to win his 37th title on the slow surface when he takes on little-known Argentine Horacio Zeballos in the final. “I played well in the semis, better than the days before, which is important,” said Nadal, who is playing his first event since losing to Czech Lukas Rosol in the second round at Wimbledon last June. “I won't compare myself to seven months ago, it's just the first week of competition. It's a great feeling to be in a final match after so much time without playing. “It will be a tough match against Horacio, who is playing great tennis. I hope to keep enjoying myself like I've been doing during this tournament and that my physical condition remains good.” The 26-year-old Nadal will get a chance to enjoy himself further when he joins forces with Argentine Juan Monaco in the doubles final against Italians Paolo Lorenzi and Potito Starace. Cilic wins Zagreb Top-seeded home favorite Marin Cilic won the Zagreb Open Sunday as the Croatian powered past fourth-seeded Austrian Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 6-1 in just 67 minutes. Cilic, ranked 12 in the world, landed his third title in his home capital after wins in 2009 and 2010 for his ninth career success overall to outgun a rival who has four titles to his name, including Memphis last year. — Agencies
