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Article: Blake overcomes nerves to capture Legg Mason.(SPORTS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- August 19, 2002
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Byline: Duff Durkin, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
James Blake wasn't on the court 10 minutes before he felt as if he were running in mud on the 111-degree Centre Court at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. He seemed a step slow as he chased down and returned booming shots from Paradorn Srichaphan and got steamrolled in the first set.
But Blake refused to buckle. Remembering the bitter memories he had of losses in two previous ATP Tour finals, he rallied against Srichaphan and held on for a brilliant 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 triumph at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center for his first title on the ATP Tour.
The two finalists dueled for 2 hours, 11 minutes on ...