PARC - 2012 Pan American Championships - Women's 16s

The women are into the Round of 16 at the XXV Pan American Championships in Temuco, Chile, and there have been no surprises so far.

In early results, Canadians Frédérique Lambert and Jennifer Saunders both won their matches in the 16s. Lambert beat Claudine Garcia (Dominican Republic), 15-12, 15-10, coming back in the second game from 8-3 down to win it in two straight. Saunders had an easier time, as she defeated Maria Cespedes (Dom), 15-5, 15-0.

The elimination round continues Wednesday in Temuco and runs through Saturday. The Pan American Racquetball Confederation (PARC) is streaming matches live via their website.

XXV Pan American Championships

April 2012 - Temuco, Chile

Women's Singles - Round of 16

Rhonda Rajsich (USA) d. Maria Rene Rodriguez (Gua), 15-0, 15-1

Cristina Amaya (Col) d. Maria Jose Vargas (Bolivia), 15-3, 15-2

Frédérique Lambert (Canada) d. Claudine Garcia (Dom), 15-12, 15-10

Susana Acosta (Mexico) d. Véronique Guillemette (Arg), 15-6, 15-2

Jennifer Saunders (Canada) d. Maria Cespedes (Dom), 15-5, 15-0

Carola Loma (Bolivia) d. Maria Cristina Cordova (Ecuador), 15-6, 15-6

Maria Paz Muñoz (Ecuador) d. Marie Gomar (Gua), 15-8, 15-7

Paola Longoria (Mexico) d. Mariana Paredes (Venezuela), 15-4, 15-0

Women's Singles - Quarter finals

Rhonda Rajsich (USA) v. Cristina Amaya (Col)

Susana Acosta (Mexico) v. Frédérique Lambert (Canada)

Jennifer Saunders (Canada) v. Carola Loma (Bolivia)

Paola Longoria (Mexico) v. Maria Paz Muñoz (Ecuador)

Women's Singles - Round of 32

Rhonda Rajsich (USA) BYE

Maria Rene Rodriguez (Gua) d. Carolina Gomez (Col), 15-6, 15-11

Cristina Amaya (Col) d. Pamela Sierra (Hon), 15-6, 15-9

Maria Jose Vargas (Bolivia) BYE

Frédérique Lambert (Canada) BYE

Claudine Garcia (Dom) d. Natalia Corti (Arg), fft

Véronique Guillemette (Arg) d. Lisa Lopezcepero (Pur), 15-1, 15-1

Susana Acosta (Mexico) BYE

Jennifer Saunders (Canada) BYE

Maria Cespedes (Dom) d. Johan Collazo (Pur), 15-1, 4-0, fft injury

Maria Cristina Cordova (Ecuador) d. Carla Muñoz (Chile), 15-9, 15-6

Carola Loma (Bolivia) BYE

Maria Paz Muñoz (Ecuador) BYE

Marie Gomar (Gua) d. Maria Paz Riquelme (Chile), 15-5, 15-8

Mariana Paredes (Venezuela) d. Mariana Tobon (Venezuela)

Paola Longoria (Mexico) BYE

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