"I was debating whether I should take a medical time-out but the physio didn't seem to think it was serious and he advised me to keep going. "It was a very scary moment," Cressy said of the fall, "although I was thinking more about losing the match than the knee itself. The fourth seed finished the job and the crowd roared enthusiastically in support of the American. The Rhode Island fans cheered "Let's go Cressy! Let's go Cressy!" as the players switched sides with the American leading 4/2.
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That did not deter the home favourite, who also steadied after taking a fall on Bublik’s serve before the tie-break, calling the trainer over concerns that he had injured his knee.Ĭressy played from ahead for most of the tie-break, with one key backhand volley on the full stretch proving critical. On one of those opportunities, the former college standout had an easy backhand volley with most of the court open, but missed into the net.īublik urged himself on and was able to stabilise his level. A finalist earlier this year at ATP 250 events in Melbourne and Eastbourne, Cressy earned a big opportunity on Bublik’s serve at 3-2, when he earned three break points. The American won six consecutive games to flip the momentum and storm into the final set. At the same time, two-time Newport finalist Bublik’s level slightly dropped and Cressy took full advantage. His serve became more effective and his net game more solid. With a 6-2, 3-0 lead, the Kazakhstani was on the verge of earning his second tour-level title after triumphing in Montpellier earlier this season.īut Cressy, who throughout his breakthrough season has touted the importance of his mental game, proved his strength in that area in front of the Newport crowd. He entered the match having lost just one service game in the tournament, but dropped his first service game of the match by missing a high, awkward backhand volley.īublik took full advantage, serving big and playing quickly to seize the momentum. But instead of panicking against the third seed, the former UCLA Bruin maintained his resolve and battled back to triumph after two hours and 23 minutes.Ĭressy’s aggressive, free-flowing game faltered early. It looked for the first hour of the match that Cressy would move to 0-3 in finals this season. It's the most fulfilling feeling and I'm really looking forward to more.” It's incredibly special to see the success coming and that the hard work is paying off. "That was my first goal, to be seeded at the US Open, so I'm glad it's already accomplished. With plenty of opportunity to pick up points during the US summer swing, the 25-year-old is all but certain to be seeded at the US Open after his title run. Photo Credit: Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame There were a lot of ups and downs today but I’m very proud of myself for fighting through it.” “I played my first ATP tournament here, and it’s always an incredible atmosphere. “It’s an incredible feeling to win my first title, I never thought I would win it this way,” he said. Nobody in the Top 50 has climbed more spots this year than the American. 33 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday. Twelve months ago Cressy was outside the world's Top 150 but with today’s win he will climb to a career-high No. In his third ATP Tour final, the American lifted his first trophy on Sunday.Īfter losing nine of the first 11 games of the Infosys Hall of Fame Open championship clash, the American produced a stunning rally to defeat Alexander Bublik 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(3) for his maiden tour-level triumph. The third time was the charm for Maxime Cressy.
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