Blake defeats Hewitt in Vegas final
Posted on: Sunday, 5 March 2006, 18:48 CST
By Matthew Cronin
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - American James Blake recorded a shock 7-5 2-6 6-3 win over top seed Lleyton Hewitt in the final of the Tennis Channel Open on Sunday.
Blake tested the Australian with big forehands, laser returns of serves and solid play from the net as he defeated the Australian for the first time in seven attempts.
"I'm happy to finally get a win against one of the best players of all time," the fifth seed told reporters after scooping his fifth career title.
Blake is now projected to rise to a career-high 14th in the world when the rankings are released on Monday.
Source: REUTERS
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