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Ecuador Open 2010,
12-17 Oct, Quito |
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Finals:
Thaisa Serafini (Bra) bt Milou Van der Heijden (Ned)
13-11,11-6,11-9 (30m)
Miguel Rodríguez (Col) bt Arturo Salazar (Mex)
10-12,12-10,11-5,11-7 (65m) |
First title for Thaisa
Juan Carlos Santacruz reports
The Brazilian Serafini won her first WISPA title after defeating the
Dutch Van der Heijden in an outstanding final. The first game was
highly disputed, although of constant the initial mistakes as a
result of nerves from both players.
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der Heijden was leading the game, when Serafini found her rhythm and
tied the game after losing 4-9 and forced a tie break. She then
became more secure and precise, especially by attacking with back
hand drops after anticipating with volleys. The Dutch seemed tired
in the second game, while the Brazilian started building her triumph
with attack and speed. On the other hand, Van Der Heijden became
imprecise with her drops that are her best shot.
The final game was very emotive, and although the Brazilian took the
lead with her drop shots and constant lengths and cross courts, the
Dutch gave her final effort to fight for the match. She began to
risk and was on the edge of conquering the game 9-10 but
unfortunately a bad shot caused a stroke that finished the match.
Serafini became the winner of the Ecuador Squash Open and proved to
be an example of discipline, constancy and maturity.
Rodrigues tames Salazar
The two best altitude players were the protagonists of the final of
the Ecuador Squash Open; where the Colombian Rodriguez conquered his
second title in Ecuador, the 4th PSA title in a row and his 16th
career title after playing an exquisite match.
The final was extraordinary and vibrant. The two initial games were
defined by a tie break that left the players and the crowd without
air.
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first ball of the match lasted about 3 minutes, showing the tonic
the match was going to have. The rallies were admirable because the
players combined a varied display of balls with constant pressure.
Both players had consistent killer shots but both players picked up
every single attack from one another in any corner of the court.
Salazar had the lead in the first two games but Rodriguez forced the
tie break definition and lost the first game. In the second game he
obtained a partial parity that would be the breaking point of the
match. The match so far had lasted 50 extenuating minutes.
Rodriguez attacked constantly in the third game and Salazar played
exhausted and with no reaction to respond against the Colombians
strategy. By the fourth game, luck was on the Colombians side; the
Mexican tried to close the difference but the match was already in
Rodriguez’s hand.
Rodriguez portrayed his best game with an impeccable strategy and
conquered his 16th PSA title in his 5 years as a professional. |
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 Ecuador
Open 2010
12-17 Oct, Quito, $15k |
Round One
14 Oct |
Quarters
15 Oct |
Semis
16 Oct |
Final
17 Oct |
[1] Miguel Angel Rodriguez (Col)
11-6,11-8,11-4 (24m)
[Q] Bart Ravelli (Ned) |
[1] Miguel Angel Rodriguez
11-1,10-12,11-4,11-3 (36m)
[7] Erik Tepos |
[1] Miguel Angel Rodriguez
[5] Cesar Salazar |
[1] Miguel Angel Rodriguez
[4] Arturo Salazar
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[7] Erik Tepos (Mex)
11-5,11-9,11-9 (37m)
Chris Truswell (Eng) |
[3] Mark Krajcsak (Hun)
5-11,11-6,11-5,11-2(40m)
[Q] Rodrigo Torres (Col) |
[3] Mark Krajcsak
6-11,11-2,11-5,11-1 (42m)
[5] Cesar Salazar |
[5] Cesar Salazar (Mex)
11-8,11-5,11-7 (29m)
Juan Sevbastian Chacon (Ecu) |
Gerardo de Paul (Mex)
11-4,13-11,11-7 (22m)
[4] Arturo Salazar (Mex) |
[4] Arturo Salazar
11-4,11-5,11-3 (29m)
Jonathan Ramos |
[4] Arturo Salazar
[2] Stéphane Galifi |
Tyler Hamilton (Can)
11-4, 8-11,11-8,11-8 (47m)
Jonathan Ramos (Mex) |
[LL] Thomas Brinkman (Can)
11-7,11-7,11-4 (31m)
[8] Gonzalo Miranda (Arg) |
[8] Gonzalo Miranda
11-6,11-9,11-9 (33m)
[2] Stéphane Galifi |
Jose Facchini (Ita)
13-11,11-5,11-7 (34m)
[2] Stéphane Galifi (Ita) |
Qualifying Finals:
Two Mexicans, one Dutch and one Colombian obtained the four
most desired positions of the qualy draw that was disputed
on the two initial days of competition. This exceptional
beginning promises an unforgettable PSA and WIPSA main draw.
De Paul (Mex) - Brinkman (Can)
In the best match of the night, the Mexican De Paul turned
over a 2-0 advantage and defeated the exception Canadian
player, Brinkman. The Canadian played with honorability and
fair play. It was a fast match, filled with attacks from
both players; yet, the Mexican was convinced and won the
match.
Ramos (Mex) - López (Mex) 11-6, 11-2, 11-6 (26m)
The Mexican Ramos, 20, imposed his rhythm, velocity and
display against the solid Lopez, who in spite of his
inputting pressure couldn’t win the decisive shots that gave
advantage to his compatriot.
Torres (Col) - Martínez (Mex) 14-12,11-7,12-10 (41m)
This was an intense and well played match. Both players had
possibilities but it was the Colombian who seized every
definition allowing him to have the advantage over a leveled
match. The Colombian didn’t allow the Mexican Martinez to
take advantage in the key moments of the match.
Ravelli (Ned)- Romero (Ecu) 11-6,11-3,11-5 (21m)
Once again the Dutch proved his solvency and precision,
imposing a technical game against the delivery of the only
Ecuadorian who passed on to the next qualifying round. The
Ecuadorian gave his all but couldn’t decipher a strategic
plan to defeat the Dut
Qualifying Round One:
Ramos(Mex) btLalama (Ecu)
11-5,11-9,11-3 24m
Martínez (Mex) bt Merino (Ecu)11-2,11-4,12-10 (19m)
López (Mex) bt Guarderas (Ecu) 11-3,11-5,11-7 (26m)
Torres (Col) bt Rodríguez (Ecu) 11-7,11-6,11-3 (23m)
Romero (Ecu) bt Olguín (Mex) –9-11,11-5,11-1,11-5 (31m)
DePaul (Mex) bt Dávila (Ecu) 11-1,11-5,11-8 (24m)
Ravelli (Ned) bt Castro (Ecu) 11-3,11-3,11-5 (19m)
Brinkman (Can) bt Marińo (Ven) 11-0,12-10,9-11,11-8(37m)
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Ecuador Open 2010
12-17 Oct, Quito, $6k |
Round One
14 Oct |
Quarters
15 Oct |
Semis
16 Oct |
Final
17 Oct |
[1] Milou Van Der Heijden (Ned)
11-2,11-3,11-6 (18m)
Marina Costa (Bra) |
[1] Milou Van Der Heijden
12-11,11-2,11-5 (25m)
[7] Pamela Anckermann |
[1] Milou Van Der Heijden
[4] Ivonne Diaz |
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[7] Pamela Anckermann (Gua)
11-2,11-0,11-2(17m)
Maria Jose Guarderas (Ecu) |
[4] Ivonne Diaz (Mex)
11-4,11-3,11-6(16m)
Dana Walker de Merino (Ecu) |
[4] Ivonne Diaz
11-5,11-9,11-4 (24m)
[5] Karina Heredia |
[5] Karina Heredia (Mex)
11-5,11-7,11-3 (18m)
Claudia Ponce (Ecu) |
Ana Cristina Davila (Ecu)
11-2,11-4,11-2 (17m)
[6] Nayelly Hernandez (Mex) |
[6] Nayelly Hernandez
11-13,11-5,9-11,11-7,11-3 (54m)
[3] Imelda Salazar |
[6] Nayelly Hernandez
[2] Thaisa Serafini |
Daniela Suquillo (Ecu)
11-2,11-1,11-9 (19m)
[3] Imelda Salazar Martinez (Mex) |
bye
[8] Alex Clark (Sco) |
[8] Alex Clark
11-3,11.9,11-4 (24m)
[2] Thaisa Serafini |
Camila Bueno (Ecu)
[2] Thaisa Serafini (Bra) |
Serafini
and Van der Heijden in WISPA final. Rodriguez and Salazar in PSA
final in Quito
Juan Carlos Santacruz reports
WISPA Thaisa Serafini (Bra) vs Nayelly Hernández (Mex)
6-11,11-7,11-6,11-4 (31m).
More consistent and with a stronger endurance, the Brazilian
Serafini conquered a place in the WISPA final after implementing a
highly strategic game plan. She played insecure in the first game;
she even gave a 0-5 lead, meanwhile Hernandez attacked, varied her
game with precise shots and won the first game.
For the second game Hernandez was consistent but Serafini began to
get in tone and tranquility and gained advantage over her opponent
who lost strength by the end of the game. The Brazilian played with
tight lengths and drops on the right side that eventually wore the
Mexican. In this way, Serafini passed on to the next round of the
Ecuador Squash Open.
PSA Arturo Salazar (Mex) vs Sthefane Galifi (Ita) 11-4, 11-7,11-8
(31m)
Very focused, the Mexican Salazar with great patience and pressuring
rhythm passed to the final of the Ecuador Squash Open after the
Italians unforced errors were persistent. Galifis errors became
frustrating, and as a result the lack of precision gave a 2-0 lead
to the Mexican.
It was only until the third game that the Italian managed to impose
his exceptional game, and after an 8-8 score he once again became
frustrated after a doubtful shot that only provoked more errors from
him. As a result, Salazar entered the final of the Ecuador Squash
Open; tournament he won in 2008.
WISPA Milou Van der Heijden (Ned) vs Ivonne Díaz
(Mex)11-6,4-11,12-10,11-9 (33m)
It was the combination of a mill metric precision in front of the
court plus the outstanding security to attack that gave the Dutch
Van der Heijden the match against the strength and delivery of the
Mexican Diaz.
In the first game, Van der Heijden anticipated constantly and played
successive drive drop shots that gained her the advantage.
Nonetheless, for the second game the Mexican started to move the
Dutch all round the court with strong cross courts and lengths tying
the match.
The best game was the third because it was very tight, with minimum
errors, highly intense and was only resolved in the end when Van der
Heijden pressured with cross courts. In the fourth game, the
advantage became clear when the Dutch gained security once again
leading 9-6, but the Mexican Diaz gained strength and tied the score
to 9 all. Despite of this effort an unfortunate stroke gave the much
deserved match to the Dutch.
PSA Miguel Rodríguez (Col) vs César Salazar (Mex) 11-8-11-5,11-6
(33m).
The Mexican played with high standards, attacking the ball from
every corner but encountered an inspired Colombian who thanks to his
reaction capacity anticipated and picked up every attack made by the
Mexican. The first game was the tightest; the Colombian was clear,
proposed the rhythm and generated brilliant balls that they were
lifted by the Mexican. Nonetheless, the difference was made when the
Colombian controlled the long rallies.
The second game displayed a wide variety of shots from the Mexican,
but Rodriguez picked up with brilliance every single ball from the
Mexican causing frustration and exhaustion by him. By the third
game, Rodriguez had a 6-0 lead but Salazar reacted, he gave his all
but it was insufficient against the effectiveness of the Colombian
who reached his second final of the Ecuador Squash Open. |
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Salazars
progress in Quito quarters
Juan Carlos Santacruz reports
WISPA Ivonne Díaz (Mex) vs Karina Heredia (Mex) 11-5,11-9,11-4
(24m)
After a rough beginning, the smallest in height but with a
consistent and secure game, the 23 years old Mexican, Ivonne Diaz
managed to relax and force errors from her rival, the Mexican
Heredia who played anxious and couldn’t find the way to attack. For
the second game, Heredia, 29, played focused, controlled her attack
and gained advantage, but Diaz came back and attacked with strength
and won the game. With this advantage, Heredia’s disappointment was
evident and lost the match against Diaz.
PSA César Salazar (Mex) - Marck Krajsack (Hun)
6-11,11-2,11-5,11-1 (42m)
The Mexican started the match with no rhythm and lost the first game
to Krajsack. Nonetheless, the next consecutive games she managed to
pressure his opponent with long cross courts and lengths combined
with killer drop shots that eventually frustrated the Hungarian
Krajsack. The Hungarian exhibited great solvency in the front of the
court, but he became imprecise when he started to lose his air.
WISPA Nayelly Hernández (Mex) vs Imelda Salazar (Mex)
11-13,11-5,9-11,11-7,11-3 (54m).
The best match of the Women’s Draw was held today between the two
Mexicans, Hernandez and Salazar. It took almost an hour to resolve a
match that had a constant proposal of lengths and cross courts
combined with great physical reaction and long rallies. In the first
game, an unfortunate hit defined the tie break, but onwards
Hernandez was more precise and managed to tie the game. Nonetheless,
Salazar played more aggressively and won the third game. The parity
arrived in the fourth due to Hernandez’s tranquility. For the final
game the constant errors and tins made by Salazar gave Hernandez the
lead.
PSA Arturo Salazar (Mex) Jonathan Ramos (Mex)
11-4,11-5,11-3 (29m)
The consistency, security and experience from Salazar made a rapid
difference against his compatriot that became the tournaments
revelation after arriving from the qualy round. Salazar pressured
with a varied game, moving his rival all around the court, attacking
with precision and changing the rhythm of every shot.
WISPA Thaisa Serafini (Bra) Alex Clark (Sco)
11-3,11.9,11-4 (24m)
The Scottish player, 23, seemed impotent against the deep and varied
game of the best South American player of the moment. The Brazilian
Serafini seemed serious, technical and precision. The Scottish tried
to prove her talent and strength, but had to decline against the
Brazilians movements in court.
PSA Stephane Galifi (Ita) Gonzalo Mirada (Arg)
11-6,11-9,11-9 (33m)
With great effort and sacrifice the Argentinean proved his maturity
and experience against the Italian Galifi, who at his 32, exhibits a
great talent to walk the court and surprises his opponents with
every shot. It was a great exhibition from the Italian and a
demonstration of the Argentineans physical strength.
WISPA Milou Van der Heijden (Ned) vs Pamela Ankerman (Gua)
12-11,11-2,11-5 (25m)
The constant pressure on front of the court from the Dutch Van der
Heijden finished the Guatemalans illusion that played a good first
game, but couldn’t keep her rhythm the following games. The Dutch
pressured constantly and eventually wore out her opponent.
PSA Miguel Rodríguez (Col) vs Eric Tepoz (Mex)
11-1,10-12,11-4,11-3 (36m)
The solvency and velocity of the Colombian were fundamental in
defeating the strength of the Mexican Tepoz. The first game was
clear, but for the second game, Tepoz played more precise, waited
for the Colombians errors and tied up the match. By the following
two games the Colombian had patience to wait for the precise moments
to attack, committed no mistakes and picked every shot up. The No. 1
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Round One in Quito
Juan Carlos Santacruz reports
Ramos (Mex) - Hamilton (Can) 11-4, 8-11,11-8,11-8 (47m)
The unforced errors committed by Hamilton defined the path of the
match. In some moments, he played consistently and added points,
yet, after three straight wins came three straight errors that
finished the match. The Mexican Ramos, 20, proved today he is the
tournaments revelation by advancing to the second round with amazing
physical strength and consistent patience that gave him the victory.
A.Salazar (Mex) vs De Paul (Mex) 11-4,13-11,11-7 (22m)
With a great level, playing every point with patience and serenity
the Mexican Salazar was overwhelming in the three consecutive games
against his compatriot De Paul.
Tepoz (Mex) vs Truswell (Eng) 11-5,11-9,11-9 (37m)
Tepoz’s consistency defeated the English’s height who played an
imprecise match since the beginning. When the English found the way
to control the bounce of the ball, it was already too late. Tepoz
committed no mistakes; he was practical, accelerated his shots in
the precise moments and made his way to the next round.
Krajcsak (Hun) vs Torres (Col)5-11,11-6,11-5,11-2(40m)
The constant collision between these two players disfavored the
technical game that was being exhibited. The Hungarian imposed his
shots from the back with long cross courts and lengths that were
combined with rhythm changes. This strategy wore out the talented
Colombian, who at the end of the match lost his focus due to his
constant conversations with the referee.
Miranda (Arg) - Brinkman (Can) 11-7,11-7,11-4 (31m)
The Argentinean Miranda, 20, showed how his capacity to reach every
single shot was overwhelming and fast. It was only 2 years ago that
he became a professional and today he passed on to the second round.
Brinkman exhibited a classical game, with minimum attack allowing
the Argentinean to win.
Galifi (Ita)- Facchini (Ita) 13-11,11-5,11-7 (34m)
The two Italian veterans, 32 and 38, showed their great level.
Galifis strategy was stronger because he waited patiently to attack
and deceived his opponent with various unpredictable balls that gave
him the victory.
Rodríguez (Col) vs Ravelli 11-6,11-8,11-4 (24m)
The traditional velocity of the Colombian to pick up every single
winning shot of his opponent and transform them into his winning
shots proved his superiority against the Dutch who arrived from the
qualy draw.
C.Salazar(Mex) - Chacón (Ecu) 11-8,11-5,11-7 (29m)
The hope of the local crowd with his best player was evaporated by
the security and physical strength of the Mexican player, who summed
winning balls, pressured his rival consistently and wore the local
player out slowly. Chacon showed his best game, but couldn’t defeat
the solid Mexican.
Anckerman (Gua) vs Guarderas (Ecu) 11-2,11-0,11-2(17m)
The Guatemalan imposed her experience agaisnt the debut of local
player Guarderas aged 15.
Díaz (Mex) vs Walker (Ecu)11-4,11-3,11-6(16m)
The Mexican, who was adapting to the environment, was clear against
the Ecuadorian veteran player, who in spite of her age and being the
mother of two teenagers showed there’s no age for playing squash.
Heredia (Mex) vs Ponce (Ecu) 11-5,11-7,11-3 (18m)
The clarity and experience of the Mexican Heredia allowed her to
advance to the next round after defeating the Ecuadorian player.
Ponce played her best but couldn’t respond against the strength and
power of the Mexican.
Salazar (Mex) vs Suquillo (Ecu)11-2,11-1,11-9 (19m)
With only 14, the Ecuadorian player Suquillo played against the
experienced and strong Mexican Salazar who used the match to get
accustomed to the altitude.
Van der Heijden (Ned) vs Costa (Bra)11-2,11-3,11-6 (18m)
The No. 1 seed of the tournament, the Dutch Van der Heijden played
with power and precise drops defeating the Brazilian Costa, 20, who
played with her best attitude in her second WISPA tournament.
Serafini (Bra) - Bueno (Ecu)
The Young Ecuadorian, 14, gained experience after playing against
the best South American player, the Brazilian Thaisa Serafini who
showed her squash level and passed to the next round.
Hernández (Mex) - Dávila (Ecu) 11-2,11-4,11-2 (17m)
Security, varied shots and minimum mistakes were portrayed today by
the Mexican Hernandez who defeated the No. 1 Ecuadorian player, 19,
who couldn’t minimize her opponent’s strategy in her WISPA debut.
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One Dutch and one Brazilian
lead the women's draw
Juan Carlos Santacruz reports
The dutch Milou Van Der Heijden and the Brazilian Thaisa Serafini
will be the two top seeded players of the WISPA main draw of the
Ecuador Squash Open. This tournament reunited players from all
around the world and promises to be a disputed tournament due to the
equal technical level from all the players. The conquest of the
women’s title will be enjoyed in October.
The two seeded players will have as rivals, 5 young Mexicans that
are known for winning various junior tournaments, they are Imelda
Salazar, Ivonne Diaz, Nayelly Hernandez, Graciela Lopez and Karina
Heredia. Ecuador will count with the representation of 5 players,
Ana Cristiana Davila, Claudia Ponce, Daniela Suquillo, Danna Walker
and Maria Jose Guarderas. All the Ecuadorian players are debutants
in the WISPA tour.
The draw is also completed by the Brazilian Marina Costa, the
Scottish Alex Clark and the American Mei Li Ong.
September 10. Excelent level in the PSA entries.
With a group filled with exquisite squash, led by the best player of
the continent; the Colombian Miguel Angel Rodriguez and one of the
most charismatic and experienced players from Europe, the Italian
Stephane Galifi the draw of the Ecuador Open was sorted.
The top seeds of the Men’s Draw are completed by the Hungarian Mark
Krajcsak and the Mexican Salazar brothers who are considered the
most optioned candidates for the title accompanied by the two top of
the tournament.
Rodriguez will be among the top 25 players by October due to his
important triumph of the Colombian Squash Open where he defeated the
Finnish Olli Touminen. The Italian Galifi, 32, arrives to the
tournament after conquering a pass to the World Championships that
will be held in Saudi Arabia.
The Hungarian Krajcsack is enjoying his best moment, currently he’s
PSA No. 47. He has been the best player in his country for the past
6 years.
The Salazar brothers are currently the No. 1 and No.1 players of
Mexico with only 22 years of age. They have had the best performance
in the last 12 months. Arturo is among the top 50 players of the
world, while Cesar occupied the No.69 place.
The draw is completed by solid Mexicans Jorge Baltazar and Eric
Tepoz, the 22 years old Argentinean Gonzalo Miranda, the 21 years
old Canadian Tyler Hamilton, the British Chris Truswell aged 26, and
the Italian veteran Jose Facchini with 38s, who reached the No.60
ranking in the PSA.
These are the 11 PSA players that enter the draw due to their
rankings; meanwhile the best Ecuadorian player with a wide
international experience Juan Sebastian Chacon completes the 12th
place of the draw. Chacon won the tournaments wild card after
winning the classifying national tournament.
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