Sunday, June 14, 2009

Murray, Haas, Rybarikova win Wimbledon warmups





Andy Murray won the AEGON Championships in London by defeating James Blake in 2 tough sets. Murray, helped by the relentless support from his adoring home crowd, didn't lose a set all week and is looking like he is ready to make a big run at Wimbledon. In Halle, Tommy Haas stunned tennis fans by defeating Novak Djokovic in 3 sets to win the title. Haas, also supported by his home crowd, gained a lot of confidence by reaching the French Open 4th round 2 weeks ago, and made the transition from the dirt to grass look effortless. In Birmingham, Magdalena Rybarikova also produced an unexpected result by defeating 4th seeded Na Li in 2 sets. Rybarikova bageled Li in the 1st set and played a brilliant tiebreak in the 2nd to capture the crown and her first WTA title.
London
Men's Singles- Finals

Andy Murray (1) def. James Blake (6), 7-5, 6-4

Halle
Men's Singles- Finals

Tommy Haas def. Novak Djokovic (2), 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1

Birmingham
Women's Singles- Finals

Magdalena Rybarikova (13) def. Li Na (4), 6-0, 7-6 (7-2)

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