Melzer served well and came to the net often. He broke Volandri's serve twice in the first set. Volandri improved in the second set, but Melzer broke to lead 6-5 and served it out.

``I knew Volandri is a great baseliner,'' Melzer said. ``I served much better, I put much more pressure on his serve and didn't give him time to get into his rhythm.''

It was Melzer's fourth career final and second this year. He lost to Mardy Fish in the Houston final in April.

Volandri's only title came in 2004 at St. Poelten. He lost the Buenos Aires final to Carlos Moya in February.

``Sorry I beat you in the final,'' Melzer told Volandri after receiving the trophy. ``I needed a title and you already had one.''