by nitoflament » Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:16
Nitoflament beat Alex 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6
It was a great game, both played very long rallies, variety of shots, especially good tennis. I played much of the game with great strength.
1st. and 2nd set: both sets were very closed, we had break points but could not capitalize on them. The serve was very important for both, in first i got a good lead and i take it, but in the second Alex was the one who took advantage and took it with great authority.
3rd set: started the same way, with good services and greats shots from the baseline, L2, R2, R2 + L2 was not enough to win a point, resistance became a major concern, both players did not react in the same way like in the beginning. When Alex served 4-4, with a couple of good returns i had three break points, so I could take one and take the set.
4th set: Here i was very confident but Alex started better than me and broke my service at the beginning of the set, but as if nothing had happened, i did not fail to confirm his advantage and quickly took his service. Tiebriek finally arrived, i had no idea who would take the initiative, fortunately for me i got two mini breaks, then Alex recovered one, but it was not enough, and i take the game.
It was a great final, he is a great opponent and will not take long time to be number one in the world.