Tursunov wins in Thailand
Comfortable win…Dmitry Tursunov returns against Benjamin BeckerPic: AP Tursunov wins in Thailand 
From Martin Petty in Bangkok, Thailand
Former Australian Captain September 30, 2007
SIXTH-SEED Dmitry Tursunov breezed past unseeded German Benjamin Becker 6-2 6-1 to win his second title of the year at the Thailand Open today. Tursunov outclassed Becker with a combination of lethal serving and
powerful returns from the baseline to win the match in only 56 minutes, denying the German his maiden tour title.
With Becker eager to impress in his first appearance in an ATP tour final, the 29-ranked Russian took advantage of his early jitters and showered the German with stinging forehand drives to win the third title of his career.
”I’m happy with the way I played, I couldn’t find anything I could have done differently,'’ Tursunov said.
”My main concern was to put as much pressure on Benjamin in his first final. I had that advantage over him, I’ve been there and been nervous, so I know how it feels.'’
After an uneventful start to the match, Tursunov broke Becker twice midway through the first set, forcing him into a series of errors and stifling any attempt to get into the match.
Becker twice came close to breaking the Russian early in the second set but squandered his chances, giving Tursunov the psychological advantage to break his opponent’s serve and take the match.
”It feels great to win, but it’s done now, and there’s a new week coming up,'’ said Tursunov, who is based in California.
”I don’t want to rest on my laurels. The most positive thing is that I’m seeing good results, regardless of the way I played.'’
Reuters