Oudin, Tomic win ITF Grade 1 in Kentucky; Anderson takes singles and doubles titles at New Orleans Challenger
I was unable to find any local coverage of the ITF's Kentucky International Tennis Derby in Lexington, but I didn't want the last Grade 1 until Tulsa to pass without acknowledging the champions--Melanie Oudin, who beat top seed Ksenia Pervak of Russia in the final and Bernard Tomic of Australia, who defeated Jarmere Jenkins. It was the first Grade 1 title for both. Oudin, who is now ranked 37th, turns 16 next week; Tomic, now 19th in the world, will celebrate his 15th birthday next month.
Kevin Anderson, who recently announced he was leaving the University of Illinois for the pros after three years there, won the singles and doubles titles last week at the New Orleans Challenger. Now ranked 232 in the world, and the third highest ranked South African, Anderson just might be one of the players John Isner had in mind when he said there were several college guys coming out who would have an impact on the pro tour.
For a match by match account of Anderson's run from the qualifying to the championship, see the Fightingillini website.
The Daily Progress's wrapup of the UVa Invitational is here, and the Duke Chronicle has this story on Reka Zsilinszka's sucessful debut in college tennis competition.
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YAY MELANIE! I think this girl has a serious shot at the pro tour!
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