STOUT & FRANKLIN put on a courageous performance
Posted by Pat Foster on 29-Jun-2011Categories: News Add Trackback
Christopher Stout and Micah Franklin won over the crowd with their equally courageous performances tonight. Although their performances were equally impressive their styles of play and choice of match tactics differed greatly. Stout elected to force his opponent to play at an up tempo pace by getting on the ball with lighting speed and hitting hard. He opened up the court with some creative shot selections which were pleasing to the jam packed crowd. What separated him from his steady and talented opponent was his determination to retrieve every shot. This win has Christopher playing off for 12th spot tomorrow.
Micah Franklin got a second shot at the innovative Gibraltar number one Anthony Brindle. Brindle took out Franklin 3-0 in the Team Event. Franklin refined his game plan this time around electing to get on the ball early and play forcing length in an attempt to neutralize and contain Brindle, a very talent play maker. Franklin played the match brilliantly pushing it to the fifth and deciding game. Franklin up 6-2 fell victim to an experienced Brindle who dug in to win a couple key points to turn the final game in his favor. Micah will play for 5th place tomorrow.
Juliette Ferrari-Macomb and Laura Robinson ran into some heavy competition today both losing 3-0. Juliette had her chances against her Isle of Man opponent and came very close to extending the match almost taking the third game. Laura had her hands full with her Jersey opponent Kate Cadigan. Kate proved to be too strong in the front of the court.
The final day of singles continues tomorrow.
Results available at: http://www.natwestiowresults2011.com/sport.aspx?SportID=25
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