Matt Fitzpatrick wins French Open for fourth title of season
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Key Points:
- England's Matt Fitzpatrick won the French Open in Paris by three shots, securing his fourth title of the season with a final round score of one-under-par 70.
- Fitzpatrick maintained a lead despite a mid-round challenge, with key birdies on the 13th and 15th holes helping him secure his 11th European Tour title.
- The 32-year-old has also won the Valspar Championship, RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic team event on the PGA Tour this year.
- Matthieu Pavon recorded the best round of the day with a seven-under 64, finishing tied for fourth alongside Tom Vaillant, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra, and Kristoffer Reitan.
- Fitzpatrick described the final round as a battle, noting he found his best form after the first 12 holes and capitalized on favorable opportunities.
