Thursday's Daily News 'n Notes: Mercer Tennis Classic; State CFB Report, Falcons, Hawks, and more
Thursday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media. Updates will be noted, so check back.
Will an American win the Mercer Tennis Classic?
Of the eight quarterfinal spots, seven are taken by Americans in the Mercer Tennis Classic.
One is Katerina Stewart, who took some time from tennis to serve in the Army. Stewart controlled the pace with groundstrokes and passing shots for a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Caroline Dolehide.
“I’m getting a little more comfortable with each match,” Stewart said in a release. “The weather has messed me up a little bit. It’s cool in the morning, but I’m glad it warms up. I’m from Miami, so I’m glad it warms up.”
Thursday was a boost to her pro comeback.
“Patience is key. I’ve been at this level before, so I know what to expect,” she said. “It doesn’t even mean I belong at this level yet, but I know how much I need to work. All I need is time to get back to where I want to be.”
Second seed Whitney Osuigwe topped UCLA’s Elysia Bolton 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Thursday’s Results:
Whitney OSUIGWE (USA) [2] Elysia BOLTON (USA) 2-6 6-4 6-4
Katerina STEWART (USA) Caroline DOLEHIDE (USA) [7] 6-4 3-6 6-3
Grace MIN (USA) Giuliana OLMOS (MEX) 6-3 6-2
Shelby ROGERS (USA) Usue Maitane ARCONADA (USA) [5] 6-0 6-1
Irina FALCONI (USA) Astra SHARMA (AUS) [1] 6-3 1-6 7-5
Coco VANDEWEGHE (USA) Marina MELNIKOVA (RUS) 7-6(6) 6-4
Danielle LAO (USA) Ann LI (USA) [6] 6-2 6-4
Stefanie VOEGELE (SUI) [3] Sanaz MARAND (USA) 6-2 6-0
Jaimee FOURLIS (AUS) / Valentini GRAMMATIKOPOULOU Johanna LARSSON (SWE) / Mandy MINELLA (LUX) [1] 6-1 7-6(6)
Alexandra MUELLER (USA) / Sophia WHITTLE (USA) Giuliana OLMOS (MEX) / Whitney OSUIGWE (USA) 6-4 6-2
Suzan LAMENS (NED) / Marina MELNIKOVA (RUS) Ellen PEREZ (AUS) [2] / Astra SHARMA (AUS)4-6 7-5 [10-7]
Usue Maitane ARCONADA (USA) [3] / Caroline DOLEHIDE Sanaz MARAND (USA) / Ingrid NEEL (USA) 6-3 3-6 [10-8]
Coming Friday
The high school football schedule has been in The Latest Coverage all week. Visit The Sports Report’s predictions, and Monday Morning Quarterback, and Tweeted players of the week for several teams.
Coming a day late, on Friday: the two main state football polls, and predictions, in The Latest Coverage.
And Friday: Scouting reports for Central Georgia games.
Who’s doing what in softball?
In The Latest Coverage.
State college football Report
Tech: Can they build on the win?
Falcons Report
The Super Bowl was how long ago?
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