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Roddick wins Dubai Open

DUBAI: Feliciano Lopez managed more aces than Andy Roddick but could not stop the American from winning his second ATP Tour title in three weeks on Saturday, rallying for a 6-7(8), 6-4, 6-2 win in the Dubai Tennis Championship final.

“This is as well as I’ve played,” said Roddick, who did not drop his serve throughout the tournament.

Mahesh Bhupathi and his partner Mark Knowles of the Bahamas won the doubles title with 7-5, 7-6(5) victory over Czech pair of Martin Damm and Pavel Vizner.

The results:

At Dubai (Dubai Open) Final: Andy Roddick bt Feliciano Lopez 6-7(8), 6-4, 6-2.

At Las Vegas (Tennis Channel Open): Semifinals: Kevin Anderson bt Robby Ginepri 7-6(4), 6-4; Sam Querrey bt Guillermo Canas 7-5, 6-2. — Agencies

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