The semifinals are done and dusted, and we’re all set for an epic final day at the City of Playford Tennis International. Get ready for some thrilling matches and nail-biting action!
In the men’s final, we have the talented James Duckworth from NSW going head-to-head with the formidable Chak Lam Coleman Wong from HKG. Duckworth showed his mettle by defeating defending champion Rinky Hijikata in a grueling three-set battle. Wong, on the other hand, overcame the third seed Taro Daniel in an intense match that lasted nearly three hours.
This final is a rematch of the showdown in Shenzhen, China last week. Duckworth has his eyes set on claiming his 14th ATP Challenger Tour title and becoming the first-ever two-time champion of the City of Playford Tennis International. But the 19-year-old Wong is hungry for his first title on the ATP Challenger Tour and will give it his all.
In the women’s final, we have the tenacious Astra Sharma from WA, who is the last seed standing in the draw. Sharma had a smooth victory over Taylah Preston, showcasing her skills and determination. Her opponent, Joanna Garland from TPE, defeated the eighth seed YeXin Ma with ease.
Garland has a shot at back-to-back titles after her recent triumph in Hamamatsu, Japan. Meanwhile, Sharma is aiming to add another singles title to her collection and secure her eighth ITF World Tennis Tour title.
Let’s not forget about the doubles finals! The all-American duo of Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac emerged victorious in the men’s doubles, defeating the Aussie fourth seeds Blake Ellis and Tristan Schoolkate in a thrilling match. And in the women’s doubles, Talia Gibson from WA clinched her second consecutive Playford doubles title alongside Priscilla Hon, triumphing over Kaylah McPhee and Sharma.
Get ready for an action-packed day of tennis starting at 11:00 am tomorrow. It’s going to be a showdown you won’t want to miss!