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Blake defeated the University of Washington's Robert Kendrick in a grueling three-set match, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, to retain the No. 1 ranking in the nation and win one of college tennis' Grand Slams...
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...
...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...
...quarters, Blake took on the University of Florida's Jeff Morrison. After dropping the first set in a tiebreaker, Blake found himself serving to stay alive trailing 4-5, 30-40 in the second set. Facing match point, Blake hit an incredible forehand passing shot to stay in the match. He managed to pull out the game, and eventually the set, winning in a tiebreaker, 7-5. Blake won the third set easily...