Publication Date:
Sat, 2012-01-14 21:10
World No. 5 Ferrer geared up for the Australian Open with an impressive performance, dropping only one set over four matches to add this year’s title — the 12th of his career — to victories in 2007 and last year.
Ferrer beat Lukas Rosol, Alejandro Falla and third-seeded compatriot Fernando Verdasco on the way to the final in which he overpowered the 68th-ranked Rochus with his powerful serve and forehand. He served nine aces and won 81 percent of first serve points.
Rochus, who reached the Auckland final for the second time seven years after the first, played three three-setters en-route to the title match.
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