UNICEF Open- Ferrer, Petzschner reach final
UNICEF Open- Ferrer, Petzschner reach final
World No. 6 David Ferrer is through to the championship final
after holding off France’s Benoit Paire in three sets. The Spaniard
moves on to face Philipp Petzschner, who took out three-time
semifinalist Xavier Malisse.
(1) David Ferrer def. Benoit Paire 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1
Top seed David Ferrer advanced to the final on Friday, having held on to oust Frenchman Benoit Paire in three sets. After splitting the first two sets, Ferrer opened a 5-0 edge in the final set. The 30-year-old completed the semifinal with 13 of 14 service games held through an hour and 44 minutes.
(Q) Philipp Petzschner def. Xavier Malisse 7-5, 7-5
World No. 145 Philipp Petzschner made his first Tour final in more than a year, following his straight-sets victory over Xavier Malisse. The German converted five of 7 break points en route to a 7-5, 7-5 win in 89 minutes of play. The Belgian ended the day with just 10 of 29 second-service points won.
(1) David Ferrer def. Benoit Paire 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1
Top seed David Ferrer advanced to the final on Friday, having held on to oust Frenchman Benoit Paire in three sets. After splitting the first two sets, Ferrer opened a 5-0 edge in the final set. The 30-year-old completed the semifinal with 13 of 14 service games held through an hour and 44 minutes.
(Q) Philipp Petzschner def. Xavier Malisse 7-5, 7-5
World No. 145 Philipp Petzschner made his first Tour final in more than a year, following his straight-sets victory over Xavier Malisse. The German converted five of 7 break points en route to a 7-5, 7-5 win in 89 minutes of play. The Belgian ended the day with just 10 of 29 second-service points won.
