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Legg Mason Tennis Classic
James Blake
Blake Wins First Career Title At Legg Mason Tennis Classic
August 18, 2002WASHINGTON -- In his third attempt, American James Blake finally captured his first ATP Tour title on Sunday.
Blake rallied to beat No. 14 Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand, 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, and capture the $800,000 Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
The 22-year-old Blake, who earned the top prized of $111,600, had reached two previous finals this year. But he lost to Andy Roddick at Memphis in July and Taylor Dent at Newport last month.
Blake's success came the day after perhaps the biggest victory of his career. On Saturday night, Blake stunned compatriot and top seed Andre Agassi to advance to the title match of this hardcourt event.
Srichaphan reached his first ATP final since the opening week of the year, when he was the runner-up at Chennai, India.
The 23-year-old Srichaphan has yet to win a tour title.
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