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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