American Fritz wins maiden ATP title in Eastbourne

Tennis - ATP 250 - Eastbourne International - Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Britain - June 29, 2019 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Sam Querrey of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - American Taylor Fritz claimed his maiden ATP title in Eastbourne, beating compatriot Sam Querrey 6-3 6-4 in the final on Saturday.

Playing only his second final, Fritz made a solid start to break Querrey to love in his first return game.

Fritz went on to dominate the majority of the baseline rallies, while Querrey was undone by unforced errors in key moments of the match.

Tennis - ATP 250 - Eastbourne International - Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Britain - June 29, 2019 Sam Querrey of the U.S. reacts during the final against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

The 21-year-old Fritz clinched another early break of serve in the second set before closing out the victory in just over an hour with an ace.

Fritz, son of former top-10 player Kathy May, will look to carry his success over to Wimbledon, where he begins his campaign against Czech Tomas Berdych on Tuesday.

Querrey, who was playing his first final since the New York Open in 2018, will meet world number four Dominic Thiem in his opening match.

Tennis - ATP 250 - Eastbourne International - Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Britain - June 29, 2019 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. in action during the final against Sam Querrey of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Davis)

Tennis - ATP 250 - Eastbourne International - Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Britain - June 29, 2019 Sam Querrey of the U.S. in action during the final against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Tennis - ATP 250 - Eastbourne International - Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Britain - June 29, 2019 Fans look on during the final between Taylor Fritz of the U.S. and Sam Querrey of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge