Washington, DC ATP 500 - Final
Radek Stepanek d 1 Gael Monfils - 64 64
John Isner needs a mention here - he kept Gael on court til 1AM in the Sf's.
Radek wins his 5th career ATP title & 1st since San Jose in '09.
His ranking moved from #53 to a lofty #27.
Radek: It’s my biggest win in my career so far and...
It’s coming in the later stage of my career, so it means so much to me...
That I’m capable even in this age to play such great tennis...
Beating the guys from the Top 10 and winning the title.
It’s really an amazing feeling.
Not bad for the old guy.
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San Diego WTA - Final
3 Angieszka Radwanska d 1 Vera Zvonareva - 63 64
Aggie wins her 5th career WTA title & 1st in over three years.
Her ranking got a one-spot bump up to #12.
Aggie: Everything was working... I played very well today.
I really wanted to win this tournament so I was really focused...
Winning a tournament with a lot of great matches against top players...
Is very special.
Welcome back to the winner's circle girl.
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Kitzbuhel ATP 250 - Final
Robin Haase d Albert Montanes - 64 46 61
Another week another 1st time ATP titlist. Well done Robin.
The 24 year-old Dutchman improves his ranking from #53 to #44.
Robin: It’s an amazing feeling. I’m really happy that I won.
It was one of the goals this year to make it into a semi-final or final...
And maybe win it.
I was close a few times when I played good but actually lost to good players.
To win this match and beat good players this week was really great.
Now get your butt to the States.
Photos: Reuters/AP
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