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KITZBUEHEL, Austria -- Paolo Lorenzi of Italy became the oldest first-time winner of an ATP event on Saturday after beating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-4 in the Generali Open final.At 34 years and seven months, Lorenzi is one month older than Victor Estrella Burgos of the Dominican Republic when he won his maiden title in Quito, Ecuador, last year.This is a present for me. I think it was a fantastic week, said the fourth-seeded Italian, who is ranked a career-high 48th. Today I was playing really good. I am really happy with this win.Lorenzi appeared in his second career final after losing to Federico Delbonis of Argentina at Sao Paolo two years ago. He is the first Italian to win an ATP title since Fabio Fognini triumphed in Vina del Mar, Chile, in February 2014.The 123rd-ranked Basilashvili, who had not been beyond the quarterfinals before, was the first Georgian player to appear in an ATP final.I think it was a great week for both of us. Hes a lot younger so he will have a lot of time for winning, Lorenzi said of his 24-year-old opponent.Lorenzi was in control of the first set after breaking Basilashvili in the opening game. He conceded just six points on his own serve and added another break at 5-3 to close out the set.Both players had two early breaks in the second set before the Italian converted his first match point on the Georgians serve at 5-4.Congratulations to Paolo for playing great, Basilashvili said. I gave my 100 percent but I guess that was not enough. I am very happy that I was in the final. Nick Markakis Jersey . Luis Suarezs double powered Liverpool to a 4-0 victory over Fulham, and Southampton easily overcame Hull 4-1 to continue the south coast clubs impressive start to the season. Liverpool and Southampton sent Chelsea down to fourth place as the west London club was held to 2-2 at home. Scott Kazmir Jersey . -- Ken Appleby made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 2-0 win over the Belleville Bulls on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.thebravesteamshop.com/Braves-Freddie-Freeman-Kids-Jersey/ . Isner, ranked No. 14, won his eighth career singles title and took the title in New Zealand for the second time after his victory in 2010. The match was similar to Isners quarterfinal victory over fifth-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber which went to three sets, all tiebreaks and contained no breaks of serve. Bobby Cox Jersey . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. Dansby Swanson Jersey . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from.BRISTOL, Tenn. -- John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round. The 64-year-old Force raced to his record 135th career victory and fourth at Bristol Dragway. He powered his Ford Mustang to 4.148-second run at 305.29 mph, while Pedregons Toyota Camry shut off approaching the finish. "If you cant compete you are just mentally out of it," Force said. "This is great to come back here and win. So many fans wanted me to win on Fathers Day. Its just a great day for the Force family and to do it onn Fathers Day is just awesome.dddddddddddd" Force outran daughter Courtney Force, points leader Matt Hagan and rising star Blake Alexander to advance to the final round. Steve Torrence won the Top Fuel event, and Rodger Brogdon topped the Pro Stock field. Torrence raced to his first win of the season and fourth overall, beating top qualifier Spencer Massey with a 3.871 at 320.13. Massey had a 3.894 at 317.19. Brogdon claimed his first Pro Stock victory, outrunning Erica Enders-Stevens with a 6.745 at 205.38 in a Chevy Camaro. Enders-Stevens had a 6.752 at 205.66. ' ' '