Juan Martin Del Potro warmed
up for the Australian Open with
a convincing win over Bernard
Tomic in the final of the Apia
International.
The Argentine brushed aside reigning
champion Tomic 6-3 6-1 in Sydney.
It is the 18th tour title of the 25-year-
old's career.
Del Potro is set to rise to a career high of
third when the new world rankings are
published next week - overtaking current
number four Andy Murray.
Both finalists will now turn their
attentions to the first Grand Slam
tournament of the year at Melbourne
Park, where they have contrasting
assignments in the first round.
Del Potro, who was knocked out by
Jeremy Chardy in the third round last
year, faces American qualifier Rhyne
Williams.
Tomic meanwhile takes on world number
one Rafael Nadal.
Del Potro said: "Starting the year in this
way is very, very positive. Now starts the
hardest tournament, and I will see if I can
go farther than last year."
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