Mike Green and Jennifer Saunders, the #1 men's and women's, respectively, players in Canada won their respective divisions at the Racquetball Canada National Team Selection Event on Sunday in Oakville, Ontario. They each defeated the second seed to do so in what ever rematches of finals from the 2011 Canadian National Championships last May.
Green had the easier time of it, as he defeated Vincent Gagon in two straight games, 15-8, 15-0. Green again used his powerful drive serve to constantly keep Gagnon on the defensive.
Saunders needed a tie-breaker to win her final, as 2nd seed Frédérique Lambert won the first game of their match making several touch shots into the front corners. But Saunders recovered to take game two and force a tie-breaker. She won that with two flat roll out shots, winning 12-15, 15-8, 11-7.
Racquetball Canada National Team Selection Event
Oakville, Ontario
Men's Open
Final: Mike Green d. Vincent Gagnon, 15-8, 15-0
3rd Place: Kris Odegard d. Tim Landeryou, 15-4, 15-6
5th Place: Nathaniel Husulak d. Francis Guillemette, 15-1, 15-8
7th Place: Lee Connell d. James Landeryou, injury forfeit
Women's Open
Final: Jennifer Saunders d. Frédérique Lambert, 12-15, 15-8, 11-7
3rd Place: Josée Grand'Maître d. Christine Richardson, 15-0, 16-14
5th Place: Brandi Jacobson Prentice d. Michèle Morissette, 15-4, 15-5
7th Place: Nadia Vérilli d. Valerie Fallu, 16-14, forfeit
Follow the bouncing ball....
Sunday, November 27, 2011
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