Final round...
St. Petersburg - Final
Mario Ancic CRO (3) def. Thomas Johansson SWE 6/5 7/62
!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Mario for the third career title! This puts him in tenth position in the Race, and he would be able to make Shanghai if he reaches the final in Paris next week. Good luck Mario :)
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WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID
Ancic: "It is difficult to play against a friend like Thomas. He is one of my best friends on tour. I hope we can play more finals against each other.
It was my first time in Russia and I really felt great here. It is a great experience.
"I am still in the race to qualify for Shanghai's Masters Cup and next week it is all going to be decided... I am sure it will be an exciting week."
Johansson: "I want to congratulate my friend Mario for the great match he played today. I think he deserved it. It was great to be here again where everyone knows I like to play. I like the surface, the balls and the atmosphere. They really make me feel at home so I hope I can come back next year and try to win it again."
PARIS: Mario has been seeded 9th and was drawn to play Fernando Gonzalez in the third round, who is #9 in the Race.
Mario Ancic CRO (3) def. Thomas Johansson SWE 6/5 7/62
!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Mario for the third career title! This puts him in tenth position in the Race, and he would be able to make Shanghai if he reaches the final in Paris next week. Good luck Mario :)
EEEE :D
WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID
Ancic: "It is difficult to play against a friend like Thomas. He is one of my best friends on tour. I hope we can play more finals against each other.
It was my first time in Russia and I really felt great here. It is a great experience.
"I am still in the race to qualify for Shanghai's Masters Cup and next week it is all going to be decided... I am sure it will be an exciting week."
Johansson: "I want to congratulate my friend Mario for the great match he played today. I think he deserved it. It was great to be here again where everyone knows I like to play. I like the surface, the balls and the atmosphere. They really make me feel at home so I hope I can come back next year and try to win it again."
PARIS: Mario has been seeded 9th and was drawn to play Fernando Gonzalez in the third round, who is #9 in the Race.