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.