KITZBUEHEL, Austria -- Paolo Lorenzi of Italy became the oldest first-time winner of an ATP event Saturday after beating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-4 in the Generali Open final.At 34 years and seven months, Lorenzi is one month older than Victor Estrella Burgos of the Dominican Republic when he won his maiden title in Quito, Ecuador, last year.This is a present for me. I think it was a fantastic week, said the fourth-seeded Italian, who is ranked a career-high 48th. Today I was playing really good. I am really happy with this win.Lorenzi appeared in his second career final after losing to Federico Delbonis of Argentina at Sao Paolo two years ago. He is the first Italian to win an ATP title since Fabio Fognini triumphed in Vina del Mar, Chile, in February 2014.The 123rd-ranked Basilashvili, who had not been beyond the quarterfinals before, was the first Georgian player to appear in an ATP final.I think it was a great week for both of us. 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Having an extra day between games gives Newton a chance if the concussion isnt major.Carolina middle linebacker Luke Kuechly missed three games with a concussion last season.If the reigning NFL MVP is not cleared, the Panthers (1-3) will start Derek Anderson, who was 2-0 against the Buccaneers in 2014 when Newton missed two starts.I have no idea, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Monday when asked whether hell prepare for Tampa Bay as though Newton wont play. It really is tough to answer the question. Its hard. I dont want to say something that would go against what the trainers are saying, or the doctors for that matter.Carolina offensive coordinator Mike Shula said he would begin forming his game plan for Tampa Bay as though Newton is starting and then adjust for Anderson?when told otherwise.The great thing about it is its easy because of a guy like Derek, Shula said. [Sunday] was a great example. Hes had zero reps as soon as training camp was over. Look how he came in and played.Newton met with doctors Monday morning and was at Bank of America Stadium by the afternoon, but at thhe time of his news conference?Rivera hadnt spoken to Newton since Sunday after the game.dddddddddddd.I did talk to him after the game -- How are you doing? Rivera said. He was, Im fine, Im fine. That was it. He was with his family at that point.Rivera would not speculate on whether Newton could have avoided the hit. Jones said it appeared Newton let up as he approached the goal line, so he tried to make a play.Rivera, a former linebacker with the Chicago Bears, didnt blame Jones for that.As a defensive player, you see the guy coming to the goal line, if in your estimation he hasnt crossed it, youre going to pull the trigger, Rivera said. I think thats what the young man did.The helmet-to-helmet hit came after Newton took several in the opener at Denver. He was not taken out against the Broncos and did not go into the protocol after those hits but was tested after the game.The league and NFLPA launched an investigation after the game to determine whether Newton should have been removed after the final helmet-to-helmet hit that left him facedown on the ground.Asked whether Newton is taking too many hits, Rivera said his quarterback was the one that can answer the question. He said the two-point conversion was a pass play and that Newton had decided to run.Thats who he is, he said. Hes not going to go quietly. Hes going to fight and scratch and claw, and because of it he gets exposed. There are some that I most certainly wish hed be careful of even more so. ' ' '