Word: kendrick
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...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...
...second set began in similar fashion, as Kendrick and Blake continued to trade powerful serves and groundstrokes. At 2-3, Blake faced two break points, but managed to save them to tie the set up at three games each. However, a short time later, trailing 5-6, Blake was not so fortunate. Kendrick capitalized on a weak service game to break Blake and take the set 7-5, sending the match to a deciding third...
Despite dropping the second set, Blake managed to stay composed and immediately broke Kendrick back to take a 1-0 lead in the set. Blake could not take advantage with his serve, though, as Kendrick returned the favor, breaking Blake to even...
After both players held serve, Blake broke through once again, taking another service game from Kendrick for a 3-2 lead. This time, the nation's No. 1 player did not let up, as Blake held his serve the rest of the way to win the set 6-4 and to take home his second consecutive national title...
Blake's play early on in the tournament was not his best, especially on his serve, but he managed to pull out the tough matches leading up to the title game. By that time, Blake managed to put it all together for the very tough Kendrick...