Ros Balodis and Greg Evans through to Semi-Finals of the Singles

ITF WORLD SENIORS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPSSAN DIEGO, 2012DAY 5 OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS; ROS BALODIS ANDGREG EVANS THROUGH TO SEMI-FINALS OF THE SINGLESOn Day 5 of the Individual Championships, Ros Balodis from the ACT and Greg Evans from NSWjoin Jurate Hardy, formerly from Victoria, in the semi-finals of the singles in San Diego. Rosdefeated Liselot Prechtel-Koot (5) 60, 61. Greg defeated Clemens Wernhandl 64, 62. The semifinalsof these events will be played tomorrow, Friday, San Diego time.Greg Evans in action (photo courtesy of Susan Mullane)Also performing exceptionally well are a number of other players who have advanced further indraws reaching the Quarter-finals which will be played on Friday. Among these are Michael Evans,Simon Arms, Bruce Ferguson, Andrew Rae, and Peter Hampton (NZ). Unseeded Michael won hismatch 60, 63 against Jens-Christopher Bloemeke (Germany, 8) in the 40+ singles. Both Simon Armsand Bruce Ferguson won their matches in the 50+ singles. Simon had a tough battle against JohnChatlak (USA) winning 57, 75, 62 while Bruce defeated the number 2 seeded Vincent Gray (GB) 3 and2. If Simon and Bruce are successful in their quarters, they will meet in the semi-final.In the Men’s 55+ singles, Andrew Rae (7) survived a tough three setter against Carlos Behar (10)winning 63, 36, 76(3). Peter Hampton (NZ) had an easier match against Wesley Cash (USA) winning 3and 2. Wayne Pascoe was defeated by Pierre Godfroid (4) 26, 36.In the Men’s 35+ doubles, the Evans brothers Greg and Michael, advance to the semis with a toughthree set win 67(8), 63, 76(2). In the Men’s 50+ doubles Simon and Bruce lost to expatriate NewZealander Paul Smith and Ken White (USA) 36, 62, 36. In the Men’s 55+ doubles, Andrew Rae andTom Smith (USA) advanced to the quarters with a 54, ret. win.In the Women’s 50+ doubles, Ros Balodis and Leanne Swaysland won 62, 60 to reach the semi-finalswhile Brenda Foster and Christine French (GB) won their round of 16 match and will play theirquarter final match on Friday.

It appears that some finals will be played on Saturday and other such as the Men’s 50+ and 55+events will be played on Sunday (San Diego time).In the Men’s 35+ singlesGreg Evans won 64, 62 and plays his semi on Friday.In the Men’s 40+ singlesBrett Patten lost 5-2 ret. Michael Evans won 60, 63 and plays his quarter-final on Friday.In the Men’s 45+ singlesGary Nadebaum lost 36, 16.In the Men’s 50+ singlesSimon Arms won 57, 75, 62 and Bruce Ferguson won 63, 62. Kelly Everden (NZ) lost 46, 16.Simon and Bruce play their quarters on Friday.In the Men’s 55 + singlesWayne Pascoe lost 26, 36; Andrew Rae won 63, 36, 76(3); Peter Hampton (NZ) won 63, 62.Both Andrew and Peter play their quarters on Friday.In the Women’s 50+ singlesRos Balodis won 60, 61 and will play her semi on Friday.In the Women’s 40+ singlesJurate Hardy will play her semi on Friday.In the Men’s 35 doublesGreg Evans and Michael Evans won 67(8), 63, 76(3). Justin Martin and Rhs McDougall lost 46,26.In the Men’s 50+ doublesBruce Ferguson and Simon Arms lost 36, 62, 36.In the Men’s 55+ doublesAndrew Rae and Tom Smith (USA) won 54 ret.In the Women’s 50+ doublesRos Balodis and Leanne Swaysland won 62, 60 to reach the semis. Brenda Foster andChristine French (GB) play their quarter on Friday.In the Women’s 55+ doublesLyn Mortimer and Ann Stanley (USA) play their quarter on Friday.Tom Hancy, February 17 th , 2012