Sasson, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, started the final on fire, racing out to a 4-0 lead in the opening set by breaking Vink twice. A rain delay of nearly 40 minutes briefly halted the momentum, and when play resumed, Vink fought back with renewed energy. But Sasson held his nerve, closing out the first set and edging the second after nearly two hours of intense play.
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