Sunday saw the 2014 City of Salisbury Tennis International singles final played in perfect conditions at the Salisbury Recreation Precinct.<\/p>\n
The finalists has been decided after some upsets on semi-final day, with unseeded player Yafan Wang (CHN)<\/b> defeating number one seed Misa Eguchi (JPN)<\/b> 2-6 6-3 6-1 and fifth seed Su Jeong Jang (KOR)<\/b> defeating number two seed Hiroko Kuwata (JPN) <\/b>6-2 6-3.<\/p>\n
In an exciting match, Jang won the first set of the final, six games to three. Wang then fought back and raced ahead in the second set, before a momentum change saw Jang take it to a tiebreak and win the championship in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(6).<\/p>\n
In an exciting prelude to the final, a MLC Tennis Hot Shots Community Play Gala Day was hosted on site, with around 30 children attending to have a go at modified tennis and test their fastest serve on the speed serve. Children then lined up prior to the final and formed a guard of honour for the players.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter eight days of play, it was great to have such an entertaining and close final between Su Jeong and Yafan,\u201d said Breanna Hassam<\/b>, City of Salisbury Tennis International Tournament Director.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur congratulations to the staff and officials who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to put this tournament together,\u201d added Hassam.<\/p>\n
Jang had a successful week in Salisbury, also making her way to the doubles final played in a twilight match on Friday. Jang combined with So-Ra Lee (KOR),<\/b> but they were defeated by formidable Japanese duo, Eguchi and Miki Miyamura<\/b> 6-2 6-2 in an entertaining match.<\/p>\n
The City of Salisbury Tennis International<\/b> is part of the 2014 Australian Pro Tour<\/b>, a series of professional tennis events that bridge junior events and the WTA Tour, providing an opportunity for players to earn their first world ranking points.<\/p>\n
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