ATP Tour - Del Potro claims another title

Eurosport - Sun, 20 Jul 17:59:00 2008

Juan Martin del Potro won his second title in a week as he beat Jurgen Melzer 6-2 6-1 in the final of the Austrian Open.

TENNIS Juan Martin del Potro Austrian Open winner 2008 - 0

The 19-year-old Argentine dominated the home favourite on the clay of Kitzbuehel as he followed on from his victory over Richard Gasquet in Stuttgart last week.

"These were two great weeks for me, really unbelievable," said Del Potro

Melzer meanwhile was disappointed with his performance.

"Everything went wrong today and he was just too good. It was a great tournament anyway, as I'd never reached the final here before," he said.

It is the last time the tournament will be played - the ATP has removed it from its 2009 calendar.

Seán Fay / Eurosport

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  1. yeah, it'll be interesting to see how he reacts/develops over the next few months of the season. He appears mentally tough, but one or two of the higher ranked guys will now be looking to really test his mettle, especially during a 3rd set slugfest. Time will tell, but he sure has the artilliary to do some serious damage out there on the tour.

    From jimmy.mcinnery, on Mon 21 Jul 8:35PM

  2. I believe this guy is coming in strong. Who knows, maybe he is the upcoming Federer, no one knows heh

    From Gonzalo C, on Mon 21 Jul 10:58AM

  3. I commented last week (after he won Stuttgart) that we'd be witnessing him taking a lot more titles....back to back titles are tough nuts to crack on the current pro tour, so it makes this all the more sweeter for him!!
    good stuff Del Potro :)

    From jimmy.mcinnery, on Mon 21 Jul 6:38AM
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