19 Feb 2017

Statham wins in China

10:06 pm on 19 February 2017

New Zealand Davis Cup tennis player Rubin Statham has won the singles title at a tournament in Anning, China.

New Zealand tennis player Rubin Statham in action in a Davis Cup tennis tie in Christchurch.

New Zealand tennis player Rubin Statham in action in a Davis Cup tennis tie in Christchurch. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The 29-year-old defeated Italian third seed Marco Bortolotti 2-6 6-4 7-6(4) in the final to secure his 11th career ITF Futures title.

He next plays a second futures tournament in the same city.