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May 18, 2008
Huge Win For Claire Over Texas Top 20
After the on and off rains of yesterday, we been treated to a beautiful, blue sky, breezy, not-too-hot day her in Midland.
Kate must have done a great job of warming Claire up, since she got off to a fast start in her match. She normally starts slowly and builds up speed as a match progresses.
She faced a girl who she's played several times all the way back to 10 years of age. This girl has become a top 20 player in the state.
After Claire jumped out 2-0, it became tied at 2-2, and then Claire jumped out 4-2. It continued to ebb and flow until Claire took the set 6-4.
In the second set, her opponent raised her game and prevailed 6-3.
In the final set, Claire again jumped out quickly and took an early 3-0 lead. The level of play rose as they battled to claim this decisive set. Claire put a punctuation on the fifth game by hitting a clean, cross-court, service-return winner to go up 4-1.
She ultimately prevailed either 6-2 or 6-3... I confess I was too excited and lost count.
She plays again in about 1/2 hour... Go Claire!
Posted by Jim at May 18, 2008 12:40 PM