In straight sets Womanizer captured his first tour crown, defeating Jeremyalive in the title match of the Orleans, France hard court challenger, 6-3, 7-6.

Womanizer is quietly making a name for himself on the tour as the fast-improving Spaniard, ranked 47th globally, is now 28-31 for the season.

By failing to corral what would have been his first career championship, Jeremyalive stumbled to 5-4.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID

Womanizer: “I am very happy to have finally won my first title. Jeremyalive is a good player, but I've taken advantage of the opportunities I've had.”

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AMAZING ZIZOU played well but “well” wasn’t good enough as Norberto H captured the Shanghai ATP Masters title, eclipsing his game French opponent in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6.

Norberto H continues to play well during the fading weeks of the 2009 season. In full command of his game, the Austrian veteran improved to 18-6 by winning his first Masters Series shield.

As well as he is playing, Norberto almost didn’t make it to the title match as he had to erase a number of match points in a fierce quarterfinal confrontation with Xohrum85 - a match Norberto would eventually win, 6-7, 6-3, 7-6.

AMAZING ZIZOU, now 19-8, arrived at the championship match by defeating Jacagest in a pitched semifinal battle, 7-6, 7-6.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID

Norberto H: “It feels great to win both, the Reg and the Sim title of the Shanghai Masters. This title means even more to me, as it is my first Sim title. I had some of my most enjoyable matches here, especially the match against Xohrum, in which I had to save some match-points, was probably the best match I ever played. Congratulations to AmazingZizou, who is really an amazing "Simmer,” for playing such a good tournament. I don't think that I was better than him today, but I was lucky to win the key points- and the match!

AMAZING ZIZOU: “Congrats to Norberto for this first important Sim tourney. Two victories in the Reg and the Sim Masters of Shanghai is hell of a performance."

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The 7,000 people in Moscow were more than surprised when they saw New Jersey resident Q. Reese lifting the Kremlin Cup trophy after defeating the tournament favorite Pablojack, 6-4, 6-2 – marking his first title of 2009.

Article written by Bergkamptheone

Even though they had met seven times before - with Pablojack enjoying only a slight advantage of four wins - no one doubted Pablojack would win his third career title as Q. Reese's most recent victory dated back to July 2008.

The American World No. 5 however quickly capitalized on Pablojack’s more than visible weakness as the Argentine was battling an illness.

On one hand, Q. Reese appeared humble after the match, acknowledging that he mainly won that easily due to his opponent’s health. On the other hand, he knows his skills, vowing to give World No. 1 Rikardo12_lpSoldier a tough fight in a future clash.

With a record of 37-31, and now two career titles, Q. Reese underscored his position as a Top 5 player.

Falling to 48-33, Pablojack was clearly disappointed, losing crucial points needed to overtake Eddi as the World No. 3 by the end of the year.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID

Q. Reese: "I am just shocked. I told Cobr4-[ITST] I was training, that the most I can do against Pablojack is to try my best and do not look back. No matter what, win or lose, I kept telling myself, I can walk out with the finalist plate."

"I am trembling, as if I know how Roddick felt when he won his title. I still have much to improve on. I will take this win and see if I can convert a win over Riki, the number one player for this circuit. I almost beat him at Medibank International, in three sets, and I gave him a go in just recently in two tie-breakers at Shanghai."

"I cannot take the credit 100% for the win, because Pablojack told me that he was sick. I am so sorry for him, and I think he is the best one to hold the finalist plate for playing the match on-court."

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In the title match of the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon, both PetoneLoco and Nastase fought until the end to win the ITST 250 event. After 1h46 minutes, PetoneLoco came on top in the all-Argentine battle, clinching his first title ever, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.

Article written by Bergkamptheone

Current World No. 7 PetoneLoco did not only win his maiden title on the tour, but he drew level in head-to-head matches with Nastase as well – now three wins for each.

Being unbeaten for six consecutive matches - and a match record of 30-27 - PetoneLoco certainly experiences a crucial motivation boast before the Paris Masters.

Nastase failed to secure his second career title after winning his maiden tournament at the ITST Open last year. Slumping to 23-31, the World No. 16 also loses important points necessary to climb in the world rankings.

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The undisputed World No. 1, Rikardo12_lpSoldier, denied Eddi’s bid for his first Masters shield with seemingly no effort. In under one hour the Argentine star raced to his 16th title in 2009, dissecting Eddi, 6-1, 6-3.

Article written by Bergkamptheone

Rikardo12_lpSoldier’s wave of success continues: by defeating Eddi he claimed his 16th title of the season – amongst five Masters and one Grand Slam title. Everyone though was surprised how easily Rikardo12_lpSoldier turned down German young gun Eddi after their recent four-set battle in the US Open final.

With 13,860 points and a record of 82-13, Rikardo12_lpSoldier enjoys a comfortable lead in the ITST World Tour ranking.

Eddi, on the other hand, falls to 46-30 and fell short of winning his third tournament in 2009.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID:

Rikardo12_lpSoldier: “Eddi didn't play as ever. I could break his serve easily, for that the score. It's always good win tournaments, so I'm happy for this title.  I'm Looking forward to the Masters

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