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Blake powers into Stockholm final 2/3
American James Blake reached his first
European final as he swept past Olivier
Rochus 6-4 6-3 at the Stockholm Open.
The sixth seed was too powerful for the
diminutive Belgian and fired down 17
aces - including two in the second set
when he faced double break-point.
"I've never played well in Europe
before but it's been great so far,"
said Blake, playing his first
tournament since the US Open.
Blake faces Paradorn Srichaphan for the
title on Sunday.
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