Tuesday, September 7, 2010
DR wins 3rd set tie-breaker!
September 7, 2010
By Steve England
It's amazing how two players can battle for hours and a match isn't decided until the last few seconds. Although DNR won the 1st-set with a big margin (6-1). Dean nullified this big edge by taking the 2nd (6-4).
In the final set DNR quickly pulls ahead and appears to be a sure bet with a 4-1 lead, but Dean just won't lie down! Dean chips away at Doug's lead and wins 5 of the next 6 games - even holding a match point briefly before Doug slams cross-court to force a tie-breaker.
In the breaker - Dean was ahead until late, then finds himself down and only 2-points from losing this 2 1/2 hour battle! It seemed like every point was a multi-shot marathon. The last points of the match were no different! Eventually Doug hits the net-cord (5-all), then Doug hits long (5-6). The final point was as lengthy as any with an exciting conclusion. Dean draws Doug toward the ad-court, then quickly redirects his shot behind him hitting the deuce-side with Doug's momentum carrying him the other way! Game-Set-Match! DR eliminates DNR 1-6,6-4,7-6(7-5).
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