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...Rafter won the final 10 games...
...Rafter, who had to rally from a two-set deficit in the first round but never was threatened again in the tournament, won $700,000 and moved up to No. 2 in the world rankings--just behind Pete Sampras, whom he defeated Saturday in the semifinals...
...match was tied at one set apiece and 2-2 in the third set when Rafter took command. After holding serve, Rafter moved to break point on an incredible point when he raced around the court to return an overhead, a forehand into the corner and a drop shot...
...Rafter then won the next eight games to close out the match...
During changeovers, Rafter thought back to his five-set victory over Hicham Arazi in the first round...