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Tommy Robredo wins in Casablanca by beating Kevin Anderson in 3 sets for 11th title

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Tommy Robredo of Spain kisses the trophy after he won the men's final of the Hassan II Grand Prix tennis tournament, in Casablanca, Morocco, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Tommy Robredo defeated South Africa's Kevin Anderson 7-6, 4-6, 6-3. (AP Photo/ Abdeljalil Bounhar) (The Associated Press)

South Africa's Kevin Anderson returns the ball to Tommy Robredo of Spain during the final of the Grand Prix Hassan II tennis tournament in Casablanca, Morocco, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Anderson lost the match. (AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar) (The Associated Press)

Tommy Robredo won the Grand Prix Hassan II by beating Kevin Anderson of South Africa 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 in the final Sunday for his 11th career title.

In their first meeting, the Spaniard saved four break points in the third set and broke Anderson for the second time in the match to clinch his first title since winning on outdoor clay in February 2011. Ten of his titles and 15 of his 18 career finals have been on the surface.

Robredo's ranking has slipped to 72nd after peaking at No. 5 in August 2006 following his five-month absence last year because of a leg injury.

Anderson's two career titles have come on outdoor hard-courts. His previous win was last year at Delray Beach, Fla.