Americans Cressy, Blumberg and Johnson sweep Newport singles and doubles titles

Greenwich, Conn. native Blumberg, who played college tennis at the University of North Carolina, remained undefeated in his young career at New England's "home" tournament. Last year's Hall of Fame Open was the 24-year-old's second career ATP tournament—he and Spencer Papa were a wild card entry to the 2017 US Open—and he came into that event unranked. A year later, he's ranked just outside the Top 100 in doubles in his first full season after turning professional.

In victory, the former Tar Heel noted just how blessed he felt to be playing in front of his own cheering section.

"Stevie, it was a blast playing golf, tennis, everything. Great match today, but an even better person, so it just makes it even more fun playing," Blumberg said. "My family, parents, grandparents—my girlfriend took a 6 a.m. flight, 4 a.m. wake-up ... just being able to play with my family and friends and everyone here is a memory I'll remember forever." 

Late in the third set, Cressy also held serve from 0-30 down at 5-5, and bounced back quickly from an injury scare; with Bublik serving at 30-30 in the 12th game, Cressy took an awkward fall in the forecourt and landed hard on his knee. 

"It's an incredible feeling to win my first title. I never thought I would win my first title this way ... I got lucky and I stuck to it," Cressy said. 

"It's an incredibly special tournament. I played my first ATP tournament here. There were a lot of ups and downs today, but I'm very proud of myself for fighting through it."

Entering Newport ranked No. 41, Cressy will rise to No. 33 in next week's rankings, one spot out of seeded position for the US Open. He'll be the fifth-highest ranked American behind Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, Isner and Frances Tiafoe.