Monday 1 August 2022

de Minaur wins 2nd Atlanta Open

Final day in Atlanta.

2022 Atlanta Open, an ATP 250 tournament, on Hard, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 23-31 July 2022.

Defending champion:
John Isner (6) who defeated Brandon Nakashima 7-6(8) 7-5

Final:

Alex de Minaur (3) (Australia) v Jenson Brooksby (6) (USA)

The pair had never played each other in an ATP match before this final.

de Minaur saved two break points in game three of the opening set to lead 2-1.
The Australian was the first to strike, breaking Brooksby in the sixth game. 4-2.

No more break chances and de Minaur served out the set 6-3.

de Minaur broke the American serve in the opening game of set two.
Brooksby returned the favour, but only after de Minaur had saved a couple of break points.

de Minaur broke serve in the seventh game and led 4-3.
He consolidated with a service hold and was close to the finish line.

Serving to stay in the match, Brooksby led 40-30, but de Minaur won the next three points to win the game, set and match.

Alex de Minaur won the day 6-3 6-3, his second Atlanta Open and sixth title overall.

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