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Article: Lendl rips Mecir for men's title
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- January 29, 1989
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MELBOURNE, Australia Ivan Lendl claimed his first Australian
Open title today, defeating Miloslav Mecir 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 and taking a
big step toward regaining his world No. 1 ranking.
Lendl, whose play suffered last year because of a shoulder
injury, dominated the match between the compatriots and became the
first Czechoslovakian to win the Australian.
Lendl captured his first Gland Slam title since the 1987 U.S.
Open. He has won seven Grand Slam titles, with Wimbledon the only
major championship still not conquered. Lendl won $140,000, Mecir
$70,000.
Lendl had said before the start of the championships he would
rather be ranked seventh in the world and win the Australian and
Wimbledon.