Stockport-born Liam Broady credits Pep Guardiola’s fiery press conference as inspiration after winning his second career title at Lithuania’s Vilnius Open on Sunday
- Liam Broady won the second title of his career at the hard-court Vilnius Open
- The 29-year-old has lost seven of nine ATP finals, but won his last two
- He credited Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as inspiration for the win
Liam Broady won the second title of his career on Sunday afternoon – and said he was inspired by Pep Guardiola’s passionate speech in his Friday press conference.
Stockport-born Broady, 29, beat Czech Zdenek Kolar 6-4, 6-4 at the hard-court Vilnius Open in Lithuania. He’s competed in nine ATP finals and lost his first seven, but has won the last two after triumphing in Biel in 2021.
Broady, a Manchester City supporter, joked: ‘How couldn’t I bring the trophy home this week after Pep Guardiola’s press conference?’
In response to a picture of Broady roaring with joy tweeted by the ATP Challenger Tour, he replied: ‘Not sure if it’s a picture from the match today or me trying to reach the high notes on Beyonce song Halo!’
The victory takes the Brit back to No 140 in the men’s rankings.
Liam Broady won the second title of his career at the hard-court Vilnius Open
Pep Guardiola gave a fiery press conference defending Manchester City last week
The Tennis star paid tribute to the City boss after his second title win in Lithuania
