Mexico's Teran Upsets World #6 Kasey Brown in WSA Greenwich Open;
Pallikal OT In The Fifth Over Hawkes
from GFC Media
Posted January 20, 2012
WSA Glo Greenwich Open Quarters Complete:
Dipika Pallikal (IND) def Jaclyn Hawkes (NZL) 7-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-6, 13-11
Dipika battled back from two games to one down to beat Jaclyn Hawkes with an intense finish. Jaclyn seemed too strong and accurate for Dipika in the first two, Dipikas shot making was turned into errors which always gave Jackie the edge. Once Dipika slowed the game down she worked her opportunites well and finished them with tenacity. The final game was nip and tuck all the way down to the wire finishing with an array of high paced rallies before Dipika showed that clinical touch to see the game out and move towards the semi finals.
Raneem El Weliely (EGY) def Natalie Grinham (NED) 12-10, 11-3, 6-11, 11-8
Raneem came out of the blocks fast producing some great winners and sensible defensive play. The experienced Natalie worked hard to breakdown the Egyptians aggressive attacking game by slowing the ball down and finding her targets however Raneem stood strong and closed the game out in 4.
Joelle King (NZL) def Madeline Perry (NIR) 11-7, 11-3, 5-11, 11-7
Another upset in a excellent night at the Round Hill club. Last years finalist Joelle put up a really solid performance pinning her opponent in the back of the court and really dominated the proceedings in the first two games. Madeline showed excellent accuracy in her front court game but it was Joelle who came out firing again in the fourth and without hitting any errors closed the match out to make her way to the semis.
Samantha Teran def Kasey Brown 7-11, 2-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-8
Another upset! This time number 2 seed Kasey Brown lost her momentum after cruising through the first two games. Samantha who played strong and fought hard throughout the whole match came out on top after 80mins of intense action. Kasey had a slight break for a nose bleed injury but came back firing on all cylinders. Samantha soaked up the pressure and closed the match out forcing an error out of Kasey.
Summary of Results:
Dipika Pallikal (IND) def Jaclyn Hawkes 7-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-6,13-11
Joelle King (NZL) def Madeline Perry 11-7, 11-3, 5-11, 11-7
Raneem El Weliely (EGY) def Natalie Grinham (NED) 12-10, 11-3, 6-11, 11-8
Samantha Teran def Kasey Brown 7-11, 2-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-8
Saturday Action. (All at Field Club of Greenwich)
Women’s Semifinals
4.00pm –Dipika Pallikal (IND) vs Joelle King(NZL)
5.00pm – Raneem El Weleily vs Samantha Teran
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