Edition 81 -November 2011 - Wembley Downs Tennis Club

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2011 Cliffs Esperance International Western Australia’s Casey Dellacqua and Queensland’s Ben Mitchell were crowned the 2011 Cliffs Esperance Tennis International Champions. Following a slight rain delay, the number one seed, Ben Mitchell (QLD) took on the number 2 seed Matt Reid (NSW) on court one. Coming into the match, Mitchell was the frontrunner after knocking out local favourite, Brydan Klein in the Semi-Finals the previous day. He had a solid build up to the tournament winning his first three matches in straight sets. He opened his finals bound campaign with a win over China’s Peng Gao 6-1 6-3, before beating Scott Puodziunas 6-4 6-1. Mitchell then edged out the number 6 seed Jose Statham 7-6 7-6 before knocking out WA’s Brydan Klein in 3 sets 6-2 4-6 6- 2 to advance to the final. Reid had come off 3 consecutive 3-set marathon battles to pave his way to the final. He initially took an easy win over Calum Puttergill in the opening round, before surviving a 3 set thriller against Gavin Van Peperzeel 6-4 6-7 6-3. Matt was then forced to play 2 more consecutive 3 set epics, knocking Japan’s Kento Takeuchi out 6-4 2-6 6-2 before conquering Issac Frost 4-6 6-4 7-5. Much to Mitchell’s delight, this is where the 3 set matches ceased. The Queenslander simply outclassed Reid, smashing forehands deep into the court grazing the baseline time and time again, taking the first set 6-1. In the second set, Reid seemed to settle and was much more competitive, scrambling across the court to return Mitchell’s colossal serve. The Sydney-sider soon however began to fade and Mitchell was able to capitalise and attack. Claiming the championship in straight sets 6-1 6-4. “I was really stoked to have a win in Esperance.” Mitchell said. Matt Reid and Ben Mitchell with Esperance Tennis Club President David Campbell. I’ve been playing some good tennis and have reached a few finals, so to have a win here was a great result for me. It’s strange to come into the court as the number one seed. It’s great for a bit of confidence, but can also create more pressure as you start to build expectations.” Next up was the Women’s Final. [2] Olivia Rogowska (VIC) vs. [3] Casey Dellacqua (WA). And whilst the pair took out the doubles Final together the day before, the rivalry was fierce for the Singles final! Olivia had a smooth lead up to the finals, winning in straight sets the whole way through. In the first round, she pushed past Kai-Lin Zhang 6-3 6-2, before outing New South Wales Monique Adamczak 6-1 6-3. She managed to claim victory against Turkish star Pemra Ozgen before cruising past USA’s Lina Litvak in the Semi’s 6-0 6-1. Dellacqua cruised through the first round matches beating China’s Hao Ten Cheng 6-3 6-1 in the opening round, Emelyn Starr 6-3 6-2 before knocking off China’s Yi-Fan Xu in the quarterfinals 6-4 6-2. Dellacqua then came from a set down to knock out Sacha Jones the number one seed and resilient opponent 2-6 6-4 6-2. Despite Rogowska sailing through to the finals in straight sets, the final was another story. Dellacqua took control from the opening point and didn’t allow Rogowska into the game throughout the entire match. Dellacqua closed the number 2 seed down in straight sets 6-2 6-1. Page 8 of 21
QUOTE OF THE MONTH “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future” - Franklin D. Roosevelt “Today was probably the best match I’ve played all week. Liv’s always a really tough competitor so I was lucky to get the goods today.” Dellacqua said after her match. “It’s been great to play in front of a really supportive crowd. My Uncle and Aunty live down here and my Dad and his Girlfriend drove down to watch me play, so it’s really special to have that in my home state.” The Cliffs Esperance Tennis International is part of the 2011–2012 Australian Pro Tour, a series of professional tennis events that bridge junior events and the ATP/WTA Tour, providing an opportunity for players to earn their first world ranking points. Gold Fields St Ives Tennis International WA strengths (1) Casey Dellacqua and (4) Brydan Klein took out the Women’s and Men’s titles respectively at the 2011 Gold Fields St Ives Tennis International to give the Pro Tour a Western waveoff before the players departed WA for Port Pirie in Souh Australia. In the Men’s Final, (4) Brydan Klein (Rockingham) fought back from 3-5 down in the first set to defeat Queensland’s (1) Ben Mitchell 7-5, 6-3. Klein dominated the match, not allowing Mitchell to enter, let alone control the match. The fiery crowd favourite rose to the occasion and displayed an animated performance, securing the match in straight sets. “I was wrapped to have a win at Kalgoorlie. I haven’t been well and wasn’t 100% as to whether I would play or not. Ben played well and he’s a fierce competitor so I’m very pleased with the way I played.” Brydan Klein said after his match. Casey Dellacqua came into the tournament as the number one seed, the first time she has held the top seed in the Pro Tour this year. Dellacqua cruised past fellow hitting partner Olivia Rogowska in the Cliffs Esperance Tennis International Final one week prior, the WA starlet was hungry to claim the 4 th title in as many matches. Dellacqua was forced to conquer fellow West Australian and friend, Bojana Bobusic 6-2, 6-0 in the Semi-Finals before disposing of Sydney’s Monique Adamczak 6-2 , 6-2 in the final. “I felt like I’ve been playing really well the past few weeks. The more hitting I do, the easier I sink into my shot so I’m looking forward to having a go at winning my 5 th title in a row” Dellacqua said after the game. It’s great to have a tournament in your home State, the crowds are always great and I get to have some downtime with my family and friends”. Ben Mitchell and Brydan Klein with Goldfields Tennis Club President, Shane Power Casey Dellacqua and Monique Adamczak with Tennis West Tournament Director Jan Budden Page 9 of 21
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