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Xavier Malisse: Finals
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Malisse became the first player to clinch a ‘double’ at this popular venue and, in doing so, achieved a rare feat of taming Nadal twice in two days. Playing with countryman Dick Norman for the first time, the unseeded pair edged out Spanish wild-card entrants Nadal and Bartolome Salva-Vidal 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) in a thrilling final watched by a capacity audience.
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Malisse, the 27th seed, was bidding to be the first Belgian man in history to reach a grand slam final. After the pair shook hands, he sat on his chair with his towel over his head.
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Malisse turned professional in 1998. He enjoyed outstanding junior career, reaching quarter-finals at Junior Wimbledon and third round at Junior French Open in 1997. He has a 10-6 career Davis Cup record (10-4 in singles) in nine ties since 1998.
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Malisse won 6-1, 6-3 in 61 minutes, making it the most one-sided singles final here since Paradorn Srichaphan’s conquest of Karol Kucera four years ago. Three hours later, the high-flying Belgian scaled an even higher peak.
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Malisse followed with his second straight ace, then spun another serve wide to Garcia-Lopez's forehand. Garcia-Lopez finally made contact, but the ball ricocheted off his frame and landed a mere foot in front of him.
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The third-seeded Malisse trailed 7-5, 3-3 when play ended Sunday night. Malisse, who has appeared in the final of this tournament a record five times, captured his third title and 200th career victory.
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