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In the G14 doubles finals, Diana Marcinkevica [2]
(LAT) and Hanna Orlik [2] (BLR) defeated Denisa
Allertova and Veronika Zavadska, both of the Czech
Republic, 6-1, 6-1 to become champions.
Jaklin Alawi [1] and Tanya Raykova [1] bested Americans
Brooke Bolender and Maria Fuccillo 6-3, 6-3 to take the
G16 doubles crown home to Bulgaria.
The 16s mixed doubles title was earned by Mary
Clayton (USA) and Matt Reid (AUS) who scored an 8-3 pro
set win over Alessandra Bonte (ITA) and Jason Zafiros
(USA) in the finals.
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Sirana-Mihaela
Cirstea |
Radwanska
to Battle Cirstea in G18 Finals
Urszula Radwanska [4] (POL)
dominated Anastasia Pivovarova [8] (RUS) 6-1, 6-2 in the
semi-finals to win a berth in the G18 final. Radwanska
will face second seed Sorana-Mihaela Cirstea (ROM) who
defeated Tamaryn Hendler (BEL) 6-4, 7-5 in other
semi-final match.
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Yasmin Clarke
(14) |
Tanya
Raykova [1] (BUL) outlasted Ester Goldfeld (USA) 7-6(4),
6-7(3), 6-2 in the G16 semi-final match and Yasmin
Clarke [14] (GBR) beat Nicole Bartnik (WC) (USA) 4-6,
6-1, 6-2 in the other semi. Raykova and Clarke will
square off in the finals Sunday at 10:30 am.
The G14 title, also slated for Sunday at 10:30 am, will
be decided between Hanna Orlik [3] (BLR) and Ajla
Tomljanovic [9] (CRO). Orlik defeated Katarena Paliivets
[1] (CAN) 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-0 in the semis; Tomljanovic
thwarted Alina Jerjomina (LAT) 7-5, 6-0.
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Philip Bester
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Big Serves, Big Shots,
Big Guys; Bester Wins in Three Raw power
was the currency in the B18 semi-final showcasing Philip
Bester (WC) (CAN) and Pavel Chekhov [4] (RUS). The
much-heralded contest, which was a repeat of the pairing
in the 2002 Eddie Herr B14 final, lived up to its
billing. The three-set battle produced a barrage of
booming serves and explosive ground strokes. Although
power was the hallmark of the match, both players also
displayed beautifully timed and executed touch shots.
After trading sets, Bester broke Chekhov in the third
game to serve at 2-1. That one break ultimately became
the difference, as Bester advances 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.
Number one B18 seed Nicholas Santos (BRA) also needed
three sets to secure a place in the finals. Santos
defeated Rasid Winklaar (AHO) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the other
semi. He will face Bester in the finals Sunday at 9:00
am.
In a very close B16 semifinal match, Devin Britton [10]
eked out a victory over fellow American Alex Domijan
7-6(5), 7-6(5); Grigor Dimitrov [2] (BUL) got the better of
Ilija Vucic [3] (SCG) 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1 in the other semi
in this division. Britton and Dimitrov will vie for the
B16 title Sunday at 9:00 am.
The B14 final, also set for Sunday at 9:00 am, features
Ashot Khacharyan [5] (RUS) versus Yasutaka Uchiyama [3]
(JPN). Khacharyan prevailed over Dominik Schulz [11]
(GER) 6-3, 7-5 in the semis; Uchiyama bested Federico
Gaio [9] (ITA) 6-4, 7-6(1).
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