Chang Dodges Bullet

Michael Chang found out how to beat a speeding bullet in the quarterfinals of the San Jose Open.

Fighting serves by Greg Rusedski that reached a record 137 mph, Chang held on to win two topsy-turvy tiebreakers 7-6 (6-4), 7-6 (8-5) to advance to the semifinals.

A tournament official said Rusedski’s serve is the fastest recorded since the ATP Tour started clocking them in 1989. But like a pitcher who throws nothing but heat, speed won’t win games without proper location.

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