Dominican oldest first-time ATP winner

Victor Estrella Burgos has become the oldest first-time winner of an ATP event in the Open era with victory in the final of the Ecuador Open.

Victor Estrella Burgos has become the oldest first-time winner of an ATP event in the Open era, beating top-seeded Feliciano Lopez of Spain on Sunday in the Ecuador Open final.

The 34-year-old Dominican won 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-5) in his first ATP final. He was the first Dominican to reach a top-level ATP final.

Seeded No.8, Estrella Burgos defeated Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 on Saturday to reach the final.

Tennis' Open era began in 1968 when professional and amateurs could play in all tournaments.