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Richmond
Open 2017
13-15 Apr, Virginia, Usa $5k |
Final:
Elaraby claims the Richmond title
Maya McDonough and Patrick
Chifunda report
Day four provided the finals between the young, energetic
Egyption Rowan Elaraby and the number one seed Canadian Nicole
Bunyan. The match was being highly anticipated and the audience
had a fun-spirited tone while watching.
The first game started with beautiful dropshots by Elaraby which
helped her gain a lead within the first 5 points. The tone of
the game soon switched to long rallies with both players waiting
for the perfect shot to attack. Both women hustled for every
ball and had wonderful pick ups that made the rallies even more
exciting. The game ended with a score of 11-6, Elaraby winning.
The second game kept with the long rallies and beautiful drop
shots without either of the women looking tired. The game
started close with Bunyan fighting to stay on Elaraby’s heels.
There were great volley nicks to finish off points as well as
lobs that died right when they bounced. Bunyan came back strong
from her first game lost and had two game points before Elaraby
won 12-10.
The third game was great squash and kept the pressure on both
players. The points were very long and had both players running
all around the court. The points also had the crowd gasping and
cheering for both players. Elaraby came out strong again and
went up by 5 points, but Bunyan fought back to keep the score
close. The game ended with Elaraby throwing up her hands in
excitement for winning the last game 11- 6.
Both players received their trophies with applause and praise.
Bunyan thanked the crowd and said Elaraby’s playing was
wonderful and was impressive with “all the nicks.” Patrick
Chifunda, the pro running the tournament, said the match
provided “stylish playing, with Elaraby going for a lot of cross
court nicks.”
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Richmond Open 2017
13-15 Apr, Virginia, Usa $5k |
Round One
13 Apr |
Quarters
13 Apr |
Semis
14 Apr |
Final
15 Apr |
[1] Nicole Bunyan (Can)
bye |
[1] Nicole Bunyan
4/11, 11/7, 12/10, 11/5
[8] Lume Landman |
[1] Nicole Bunyan 4/11, 2/11 12/10,
11/9, 11/5
[5] Maria Toor Pakay |
[1] Nicole Bunyan
11/6, 12/10, 11/6
[2] Rowan Elaraby |
[8] Lume Landman (Usa)
Eunice Tan (Mas) |
[5] Maria Toor Pakay (Pak)
Wee Nee Low (Mas) |
[5] Maria Toor Pakay
11/4, 12/10, 11/3
[4] Sadia Gul |
[4] Sadia Gul (Pak)
bye |
bye
[3] Enora Villard (Fra) |
Anna Kimberley
7/11, 11/9, 11/9, 11/8
[3] Enora Villard |
Anna Kimberley
11/5, 11/4, 11/4
[2] Rowan Elaraby |
Anna Kimberley (Eng)
[6] Diana Garcia (Mex) |
Tiffany Hau (Usa)
[7] Elani Landman (Rsa) |
[7] Elani Landman
11/5, 11/9, 11/3
[2] Rowan Elaraby |
bye
[2] Rowan Elaraby (Egy) |
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Day ONE:
Richmond Open women's pro Quarterfinals matches started at
4pm.The alert 1-4 seeded players were ready to play against
their opponents who made it the first round this morning.
The second round matches provided intense, long rallies with
teeth grinding games. The day also provided strong attitudes
from all players and tough calls for referees. Tomorrow will
hopefully be action packed semi-finals for the people watching.
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