Ferrero back in the spotlight with Stuttgart win

18/07/11 08:43 CET

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The former World Number 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero raced to a convincing victory over compatriot Pablo Andujar to win the Stuttgart Open in Germany.

Playing in only his third tournament of the season, the 31-year grabbed the 16th title of his career.

Ferrero won the first set 6-4 and then flew through the second set winning it love.

A rare return to the spotlight for the Spaniard.

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