Fitzpatrick Wins Casely
International Women’s Open
Anna Fitzpatrick flew the MCTA
flag high as she lifted the
trophy for the Casely
International Women’s Open.
Smoothly negotiating herself
through four rounds she only
dropped one set en route to
claiming the title.
Defeating Diana Marcinkevica
from Latvia 6-4 6-2 in the
opening round, Anna next
encountered Nicole Montiero from
the Netherlands who put up a
brave performance. Yet with
Anna battling from start to
finish Montiero was eventually
brushed aside 6-3 6-4.
In the semi finals Kim Alice
Grajdek from Germany caused Anna
to lose a set but despite this
Anna fought back strongly and
eventually secured the match 6-3
0-6 6-4. Anna said, “I was very
happy to win this particular
match as it forced me to fight
hard again and now I am
thoroughly enjoying the
challenges that my opponents
present.”
The final was against Aki
Yamasoto from Japan and although
it was the least competitive of
all four matches Anna did enough
to secure victory taking the
match 6-3 6-4.