Alejandro Davidovich Fokina became the sixth first-time champion on the ATP Tour this season with his triumph on the lawns of the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships.

The 27-year-old Spaniard defeated Ethan Quinn in the final to claim his first tour-level trophy. The Spaniard had suffered defeat in his five previous title matches, but ensured he would not suffer more heartbreak at the ATP 250 to become the first home champion in tournament history.

With Saturday's victory, Davidovich Fokina also became the seventh Spanish player to win a tour-level title on grass in the Open Era (since 1968)

ATPTour.com sat down with Davidovich to talk about his journey to the title, the lessons he took away from those finals, and much more...

What does it mean to you to win your first ATP singles title?
It’s very special. Obviously I loved winning it in Spain, at home, with my people. It’s going to be special. I’ve broken through that barrier and now there’s no limit for me.

After five previous finals, how important was it for you to keep a positive and patient mindset to get your first title here in Mallorca?
It might come back to haunt you in the last game. He won the first point with a good return, but I knew I had to push with my serve. He was returning well, but at no point was I thinking about the match points in other finals. I was sure I was going to do it on the first one.

What did you learn from those finals?
Ultimately, they’re life experiences. They teach you how to handle the next time. I think now, after all those finals, I’ve learned how to deal with it.

Which people have you remembered today that have helped you in your life and your career to be able to reach this point?
There are a lot of people, of course. My mother, her husband, my wife’s parents, my wife... Also my whole team; my manager, fitness coach, physio, all the staff at the clinic in Malaga, my friend who came from Malaga today to support me. There are a lot of people I know love me and support me. Above all during tough times, which is most important. I’m grateful for that affection. This title is for them.

How would you describe yourself as a player and how would you describe yourself off the court?
Now, off the court, I’m more calm, more relaxed. I am more at peace with myself. On it I’m very competitive. Obviously I do some crazy things, but without losing that competitiveness and fighting for every point.

What are your favourite things to do outside of tennis?
I’ve always loved cooking. I don’t have much time, though. I’m not at home much, but I like being with my wife, with the dog. I like taking walks and being relaxed, which I think is the most important thing.

Being on Tour means travelling every week. If you could choose somewhere to go on holiday, away from tennis, where would it be and why?
We always go back to the Maldives. It’s a place where we find a lot of peace and tranquillity. But, of course, after seven days you want to leave because you don’t do anything. But it would be the Maldives, without a doubt.