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Day 5 of the Vacasa Pro Women's Open at Sea Colony proceeded without any weather-related interruptions besides a slightly later start due to some misty conditions. Although it wasn't the sunniest day, the weather was far preferable than days past. With 10 matches on the schedule, it was crucial for everything to run smoothly and as planned.
The day concluded with the completion of 5 singles matches and 5 doubles matches. The singles quarterfinals showcased remarkable talent, narrowing the field from 32 athletes to just 4. The remaining players are here to win, leaving it all on the court. Notable semifinalists include top-seed Maria Mateas, who defeated comeback queen Ema Burgic in a second-round match delayed by Thursday's rain, and 8-seed Kajsa Rinaldo Persson from Sweden, who triumphed over Angella Ocutoyi, the African Games singles women's champion aiming for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The results of Friday's matches were:
Singles Quarterfinals Results
Akasha URHOBO (USA) def. Kira MATUSHKINA 6-0 3-6 6-3
Maria MATEAS (USA) [1] def. Ema BURGIC (USA) 6-4 6-2
Kajsa RINALDO PERSSON (SWE) [8] def. Angella OKUTOYI (KEN) 6-2 6-1
Kayla CROSS (CAN) def. Melany Solange KRYWOJ (ARG) 7-5 6-2
Maria MATEAS (USA) [1] def. Jaeda DANIEL (USA) 3-6 6-1 5-0 Ret.
Doubles Quarterfinals Results
Ashton BOWERS (USA) / Mia YAMAKITA (USA) def. Angella OKUTOYI (KEN) / Anita SAHDIIEVA (UKR) 6-3 4-6 [10-4]
Victoria OSUIGWE (USA) / Whitney OSUIGWE (USA) [1] def. Violeta MARTINEZ (USA) / McKenna SCHAEFBAUER (USA)
Kayla CROSS (CAN) [2] / Jaeda DANIEL (USA) def. Sara DAAVETTILA (USA) / Sophia WEBSTER (USA) 4-6 6-2 [10-6]
Doubles Semifinals Results
Ashton BOWERS (USA) / Mia YAMAKITA (USA) def. Victoria OSUIGWE (USA) / Whitney OSUIGWE (USA) [1] 7-6(5) 4-6 [10-6]
Kayla CROSS (CAN) [2] / Jaeda DANIEL (USA) def. Victoria HU (USA) / Melany Solange KRYWOJ (ARG) [3]
Sea Colony has been recognized by the ITF as a Green Star tournament. The ITF Tournament Recognition Scheme acknowledges tournaments with exceptional player satisfaction across various ITF World Tennis Tour categories. Successful tournaments receive a green star badge of recognition on the official tournament page. The Tournament Recognition Program aims to motivate and reward tournaments that excel in enhancing the overall tournament experience for players, support teams, and officials. This program acknowledges tournaments that meet and surpass ITF's delivery standards and rewards tournaments for their longevity and dedication to the Tour.
With generous sponsorship from Vacasa, along with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and the supportive Sea Colony community, the excitement continues to build at this exhilarating singles and doubles tournament. Spanning through Sunday, this event attracts women tennis players from both national and international rankings, all vying for valuable world ranking points and a portion of the impressive prize payout.
Saturday's action kicks off at 9:30 am, weather dependent, with singles semifinals and doubles final matches. Admission is free to all matches and the public is invited to spectate! Join us Sunday, May 19 for the singles finals. For more information about the tournament, visit www.seacolony.com/vacasa-open and follow Sea Colony Tennis @seacolonyracquetsports for updates and photos from the tournament.
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