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...history-making victory did not come easy for Blake, though, as Kendrick proved to be up to the challenge of facing the nation's No. 1 player...
This came as no surprise to Blake, however, as he and Kendrick have a history of tough matches. The final was the third time Blake and Kendrick had taken each other on. The last time they met was on the same court at Brookhaven in the finals of the USTA Boys' 18 & Under Indoor Championship two years ago, when both players were still on the junior circuit. Blake won that match in five sets...
...result Blake knew about Kendrick's powerful game, and what to expect in the match...
...played Kendrick before in juniors on the same court, so I knew his game," Blake said. "He's got a big serve and big game, so going in I knew I just had to keep in control and not let him take over with his big forehand...
...first set opened with both players showcasing their service power. Each easily held his serve to knot the score at three games apiece. In the seventh game of the set, however, Blake went up 40-love on Kendrick's serve, going on to win the game, before holding on to a 6-4 set victory...