Top seed Juan Monaco won his first title in five years with victory in the Vina del Mar.

The Argentinian beat his less experienced compatriot Carlos Berlocq 6-3 6-7 (1) 6-1 to finally get his hands on a trophy after seven finals appearances since his last win.

"I'm very happy to be champion again," he told atptour.com

"I lost the last seven finals, so this is a very special moment for me.

"I'm very happy because I fought a lot, I practised a lot and I was thinking a lot about winning a tournament again. It gives me confidence and motivation."