Carlos Moya's unbeaten run in Buenos Aires came to an end on Sunday as Guillermo Coria clinched the Argentina Open with a 6-4 6-1 win.

Coria became the first Argentinian to win the tournament since Guillermo Perez-Roldan in 1987, ending Moya's 14 match unbeaten run at the venue where he won titles in 1995 and 2003.

By winning his first title of the season, Coria also extended his winning streak on clay court to 20 matches, dating back to a semi-final defeat at the hands of Martin Verkerk at Roland Garros.

"In a final, you always have to give your best. I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunities. I was very calm and focused in what I had to do," said Coria.

"Today I moved very well and never felt tired. I knew Carlos was a little bit tired and I know that if I played well I was going to have my chances. I think I came into the match a lot better prepared than I was last year, I really wanted to win today.

"Every single day I work hard to try to improve. I want to be number one since I was a kid. Winning Roland Garros or the Olympics are part of that same dream.

"To be the first Argentinean since (Guillermo) Perez-Roldan to win the tournament is just great," he added.

Moya, meanwhile, admitted the better player had won.

"I was a little tired today and to beat Coria here, you need to be one hundred percent. He has improved a lot since last year, his ranking shows it as well, he is a very tough player and it is difficult to beat him on clay," Moya said.

"You never want to lose in a final, but when I came here I hadn't been playing for a month and I had no rhythm. I kept on getting my level back little by little, match after match," he continued.

"Last week I never thought I was going to be in the final again, so I think it is still a positive week for me. My ankle still bothers me a little, but it isn't an excuse for today's loss. Coria just played a great match and took advantage of the opportunities he had."