Pioline Wins Blackrock Masters

The 2008 Blackrock Masters was won by Cedric Pioline who defeated Greg Rusedski by the narrowest of margins. Pioline won the match 6-7, 7-6, 11-9 (courtesy of the champions tie break). The game could have gone either way and it was a shame it had to have a loser as both players gave it everything.

As the week progressed it was quickly looking like a three horse race between Pioline, Rusedski and Pete Sampras. The progress of Sampras was halted after his encounter with Pioline.

The Blackrock Masters is a fascinating tournament and a fitting way to bring the curtain down on the tennis season. It is good to see familiar faces return and display the old skills. Although some would say that they are not as graceful and athletic as they once were.

Compared to the ATP circuit Champions tour tennis may well be regarded as light entertainment. The players involved would beg to differ. All of them take this tour seriously and strive to deliver some excellent tennis for the many spectators that come to watch.

As sporting venues go, the Royal Albert Hall has to be one of the best places to play tennis. Both the spectators and players would agree. Nearly 35,000 tickets were sold for the event which is an improvement on the 2007 total.

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