Raonic routs Istomin to defend San Jose title

Milos Raonic successfully defended his San Jose Open title by routing unseeded Denis Istomin 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 on Sunday at HP Pavilion arena.

Milos Raonic successfully defended his San Jose Open title by routing unseeded Denis Istomin 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 on Sunday at HP Pavilion arena.

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The 21-year-old Canadian dominated Istomin with his serve, hammering seven aces and winning 90% of his first serve points in the 79 minute match.

Raonic, who had a bye in the first round, didn't drop a set in the indoor tournament, winning four-straight matches. The world No. 32 is also a perfect eight-for-eight in tiebreakers at the event over two years.

Raonic won the first set in a tiebreaker, closing it out with a 145 mph serve. He jumped out to a 6-1 lead, then dropped the next two points before serving for the set.

Raonic stepped up the attack in a lightning quick second set, going eight-for-eight in his first serve points and winning 89% of his second serve points.