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Email Story to a Friend June 26, 2006 Roman Borvanov follows through on a serve during Sunday�s men�s open singles final. Full-service effort Borvanov powers his way to win at Morgan Stanley/Coldwell Banker Open By KEVIN GOFF Mail Tribune Roman Borvanov needs some financial assistance to keep his budding professional tennis career going. The 24-year-old is currently ranked 547th on the ATP Tour and is slowly climbing his way up the ladder. Sunday’s payout will most likely help. Borvanov powered his way to a 7-5, 7-6 (2) victory over Oren Motevassei in the men’s open singles championship at the 11th annual Morgan Stanley/Coldwell Banker Open at Rogue Valley Swim and Tennis Club. The top-seeded Borvanov used a powerful serve and a wicked forehand to outlast the nimble-footed Motevassei, the tournament’s No. 2 seed. Advertisement "I knew the first serve would be crucial," said Borvanov, a Beaverton resident and native of Chisinau, Moldova in Eastern Europe. "I was able to crack my forehand a few times and make some big shots to hold." Borvanov received a $3,000 check after the victory, which is the richest on the six-stop Pacific Northwest Circuit. "This is definitely the most money I have made," Borvanov said. "Most of the tournament’s I go to I end up not making any money because of the travel and hotel. Now I can hopefully save some of this (prize money) and make it last for at least two months on the tour." Motevassei, though, made an appearance in the winner’s circle in the men’s open doubles championship when he teamed up with Michael Jessup to defeat Jonathan Endrikat and partner Aaron Spencer, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-5. In senior men’s championship matches on the clay courts, Tualatin’s Craig Koessler beat Michael McDonnell of Spanaway, Wash., 6-3, 6-2. Talent’s Gary Woodring slipped past Bend’s George Watts, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in 65 singles round robin play and Robert Brown and Daniel Perone cruised to the men’s 45 doubles title with a 6-4, 6-1 triumph over McDonnell and James Schouten. Motevassei spent 15 years on the ATP Tour, where he was ranked 161st in 1998 and was also the top-ranked singles player in Israel during that same span. Motevassei’s experience and feistiness helped him stay with Borvanov’s well-rounded game. "He was a very smart player," said Borvanov, a former University of Portland tennis standout who came to the United States six years ago. "I knew coming in to the tournament that there would be at least two players I would have to look out for. He was one of them." Borvanov put Motevassei on his heels at the outset with six service aces in the opening set. Still, the diminutive Motevassei managed to keep the pressure on Borvanov with error-free tennis and by making an adjustment on Borvanov’s overpowering serve. "He moved back a couple of steps," Borvanov said. "All of a sudden I was not getting my first serve in as much. I kept missing and he was returning. It was a mental thing." Motevassei climbed out of a 5-3 hole in the first set to even things at 5-all. Borvanov, however, ran to a 40-love advantage, then scored the game-winner for a 6-5 lead when Motevassei hit long. A hitting error led to Borvanov’s first-set victory. The second set went to a 6-all tiebreaker after neither competitor was able to gain much wiggle room. But from there, Borvanov raced to a 5-0 lead and, fittingly, ripped a service ace to secure the match with a 7-1 advantage. The Morgan Stanley/Coldwell Banker Open edged out the tournament stop in Seattle for tops in prize money on the PNW Circuit this year. Also new this summer to the Morgan Stanley/Coldwell Banker was a silent auction and a pro-am held Thursday night. The two events raised around $3,000 combined for the Jonathan Stark Kids Fund, which supports youth tennis and athletics in the Rogue Valley. RVSTC general manager Brian Morse hopes to build around this year’s success and continue raising the bar next year. "We’re now considered the premier tournament on the circuit," said Morse. "And we want to stay that way." Reach reporter Kevin Goff at 776-4483 or e-mail Full-service effort ">[email protected] . Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker Custom Build Computers Discount Hotel Reservations --> online casinos news Send Flowers California Casinos GMAT Prep Windermere Van Vleet Sports Equipment Entertainment Guide --> Online Casino Fundraisers Sudoku Online Casinos Canada Ashley Furniture HomeStore Advertisement s