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Straight from the Camera ...the WC in photos
For a photo recap of the event, please follow the link to Michael Do's Gallery!
http://www.michaeldo.com/2009-05-LadiesWorldChampionship.htm
Cornwallis Scores a Double in Newport!
Charlotte Cornwallis retained her World Championship crown today by defeating Karen Hird - 6/1,6/5. Cornwallis then teamed up with Hird to take the Doubles, as well, defeating Amy Hayball and Juliette Lambert - 6/0,6/3.
In the plate singles final, newcomer, Ana Radeljevic defeated Emily Boenning 10/7. In the Doubles plate, Jen & Beth Winthrop defeated Caroline Lippincott & Petra Napolitano 10/3.
More to come!
Semifinals
Singles Cornwallis and Hird are through to the final. The match of the day was between #3 seed Freddy Adam and #2 seed Karen Hird. Adam was 4/2 up in the first set, but Hird came back to win the next 4 games and the set 6/4. She tore through the first 4 games of the second ser, before Adam focused and began chipping away. At 4-all, one had to wonder if this would be a repeat of the 2009 US Ladies Open semifinal match between the two. In that match, Hird won the first set and was leading in the second, only to lose the next two sets to Adam.
With Karen visibly frustrated and Adam completely focused, Adam went ahead to 5/4. Hird won the next game to bring it to 5-all. Two unforced errors by Adam, gave Hird all the confidence she needed to take the set and the match 6/5.
Cornwallis had an easier day, dispatching Amy Hayball 6/1,6/0 in a well-played, decisive match.
Doubles Amy Hayball and Juliette Lambert reached the final by defeating Jane Lippincott and Brenda Nardolillo 6/3,6/3. In the top half. Cornwallis and Hird beat Adam and Ana Radeljevic 6/0,6/0.
The finals will be played on Saturday beginning at 9:00 am. The schedule is:
9:00 Singles Plate Final Emily Boenning vs. Ana Radeljevic
10:00 Doubles Plate Final - Jen & Beth Winthrop vs. Caroline Lippincott & Petra Napolitano
11:00 Singles Final Charlotte Cornwallis vs. Karen Hird
12:30 WC Lunch
2:00 Doubles Final Cornwallis & Hird vs. Amy Hayball & Juliette Lambert
Day 3 - Quarterfinals
The top 4 seeds went through to the singles semis. The #5 seed, Juliette Lambert, came out strong and took the first set off #4 seed, Freddy Adam, 6/5. Adam, however, got her bearings and stormed on to win the next two sets 6/0,6/1. The #8 seed, Barbara Carse, surprised the gallery by winning the second game of the first set against #1 seed and World Champ, Charlotte Cornwallis. Cornwallis went on to win the match 6/1,6/0.
All of the seeds in the doubles went through to the semifinals.
The Thursday night social event was a wine and cheese party hosted by our sponsor, Roberto Coin, and Portobello Jewellers.
The singles semis begin on Friday at 10, followed by the doubles semis in the afternoon.
Our official photographer, Michael Do, will be posting photos in the next few hours!
Day 2 - Quick Report
All of the seeds are through to the quarters, in both the doubles and singles. The 1/4's will be played on Thursday, beginning with the singles through to the doubles.
Jay & Suzie Schochet hosted a very nice dinner for all of the players, sponsors and hosts at their home. Over the years, the Schochet's have been great supporters of the women. Hats off to the Schochets!
Ladies World Championships Set to Kick off in Newport
The 2009 Ladies World Championships will be played in Newport on May 4-9, 2009. We are pleased to announce that we have obtained a Primary Sponsor Roberto Coin. The Ladies World Championships will mark the second court tennis event that the company has sponsored - the first being the 2007 World Championship Doubles in Boston. We are very grateful for their support.
Other sponsors for the week include the United States Court Tennis Association, The United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation and Harrow Sports.
Over the weeklong event, 24 players will be competing for the Singles and Doubles titles. Among them will be Charlotte Cornwallis, the #1 seed. Charlotte resides in the UK and is the current World Champion. In addition to her many tournament wins, she is fresh off a win at the British Open. With her victory, she completed the Grand Slam of tennis by winning all four National Opens in one season!
Charlotte will be joined by players from around the world and the United States. The organizing committee has planned for a great week of tennis and social events for the players and spectators. All-in-all, it should be an outstanding week!
Scores will be posted on the website daily. For specific questions, please contact Jane Lippincott at jane.lippincott@bywoods.com or 401-842-6966. 
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Events List - Ladies World Championships
Expect lots of action in Newport for the Ladies World Championships. Click here for the complete schedule!
Ladies World Championship Draws
The draws and times are below.
Ladies World Championship Rules
