Tennis: Ferrer claims fourth Auckland title
It took Ferrer just 78 minutes to dispose of Kohlschreiber.
AUCKLAND:
Top-seed David Ferrer warmed up for the Australian open with a fourth ATP Auckland crown when he recovered from two early service breaks to beat Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets yesterday. It was a confidence-boosting finish for Ferrer as he fought back to win 7-6 (7/5), 6-1, after Kohlschreiber held set point at 4-5 on serve in the first set. Despite dropping his second and fifth service games, it took Ferrer just 78 minutes to dispose of Kohlschreiber with most of the time spent on the first set which lasted 52 minutes, before the Spaniard won the tie break 7-5. “It was amazing for me to win here for the fourth time,” said Ferrer. “Now I can say this is my favourite tournament. But every tournament is different and now I want to enjoy this moment because it is very special for me.”
Published in The Express Tribune, January 13th, 2013.
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