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Ferrer beats Fognini 6-4, 6-3 to win 3rd straight Copa Claro title

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David Ferrer of Spain, left, and Fabio Fognini of Italy, right, pose after the final match of the Buenos Aires\' Copa Claro Open in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Ferrer won 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – David Ferrer of Spain has won his third straight Copa Claro title, defeating Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-3 Sunday on outdoor clay in the Argentine capital.

It was the 21st ATP singles title for the top-seeded Ferrer.

Second-seeded Fognini was playing his fifth consecutive clay-court final since the French Open.

The Italian won the final a week ago in Chile for his third tour singles title.

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