Rusedski on the comeback

British star Greg Rusedski is on the comeback trail after winning the San Jose title against world number 1 Andre Agassi. He dominated the Australian Open champion with his power serving, winning in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. It has been a long haul for Rusedski, who hadn't been in a final since 1999. Now with a new coach on board in Pat Cash, he looks set to make his mark on the ATP Tour in 2001.

Rusedski has always been known to have great potential, having been the fastest server in the game over the past 5 years. When playing well his ground-strokes are also effective, although he has always suffered from a weak backhand. His volleying can be exceptional, which is highlighted by his good results at Wimbledon; where he has gone as far as the semi-finals.

His best result was a US Open final effort in 1997, when he lost a 4 set tussle with Patrick Rafter. At the time Rusedski said he hoped that he and Rafter would play in many finals to come. In the event though only Rafter was to continue that standard, whilst Rusedski slid to mediocre results in the grand slams.

In 2000 he was plagued by injuries, and his results reflected this. Rusedski has turned that around this year with the help of new coach Pat Cash. He has made 3 semi-finals and scored an upset of then top player Gustavo Kuerten in this year's Australian Open. The victory at San Jose over Andre Agassi has been icing on the cake.

"Last year was looking miserable, my tennis career was almost gone," he said at San Jose. "It's good to be back."

With his talent, plenty of motivation and Pat Cash's help, he could yet prove that the US Open final of 1997 was no fluke.

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