Montanes Escapes Danger With Title

Spaniard Albert Montanes saved two match points and went on to capture the Estoril Open title. He upset fourth-seed James Blake, who pulled a double duty today, 5-7 7-6(6) 6-0 after 133 minutes of play. The title gives the 28-year-old his second career ATP title.

The championship title also gives Spain a death-grip on clay. So far this year, the Spaniards have won seven (Nadal-3, Robredo-2, Almagro-1, Montanes-1) of the nine ATP singles titles on clay.

On the doubles side, a couple of Americans won the title. Eric Butorac and Scott Lipsky upset fourth-seeds Martin Damm and Robert Lindstedt 6-3 6-2. This is the pair’s first title together.

Championship Sunday
Singles Semifinals
4 James Blake (USA) def. 2 Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 6-3

Singles Final
7 Albert Montanes (ESP) def. 4 James Blake (USA) 5-7 7-6(6) 6-0

Doubles Final
E. Butorac (USA)/S. Lipsky (USA) def. 4 M. Damm (CZE)/R. Lindstedt (SWE) 6-3 6-2

(Image: Joao Lagos Sports)