Brilliant Baez silences partisan crowd with Kitzbuhel Open Final win over Thiem

Sebastian Baez silenced the partisan crowd at the Kitzbuhel Open by producing a near flawless display to down Dominic Thiem in Austria.

It was a superb win for the Argentine who won 6-3, 6-1 against the 2019 champion and sealed his second tour title of the season.

He opened up a 4-1 lead en route to the opening set `and won another streak of four games on the spin in the second to seal the title in 80 minutes.

Despite it being delayed for 90 minutes the final, Baez excelled in the heavy conditions converting four out of six break-point chances in a truly dominant display.

Post-match, he spent it apologizing to Thiem's fans instead of gloating and it is a week the Austrian will savour despite defeat.

“I know all the people wanted Domi to win because he is from here, sorry” said Baez to the crowd in his on-court interview.

“I’m happy not just for today, but the whole week. All the people, the crowd, made me feel so comfortable here this week. I know this weather is not the best, but this place is amazing, and I enjoyed every day. I’m happy to take the match.

“Congrats to Domi and his team. It was a great week [for them], so I hope he comes back to his best level.”