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Nick Kyrgios wins Mexican Open after beating Alexander Zverev

Australia's Nick Kyrgios beat world number three Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 to win the Mexican Open in Acapulco.

The 23-year-old started the week 72nd in the world - his lowest ranking in five years, but is expected to return to the world's top 30 after this win.

Zverev was the third top-10 player Kyrgios beat to reach the final, after victories over Rafael Nadal and John Isner and a win against Stan Wawrinka.

"I knew I was the underdog going in," he said. "I didn't expect much."

Kyrgios was handed a silver pear trophy and a black sombrero as he won his fifth ATP Tour title win.