Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Paola Longoria adds another victory at the Wilson Tour of Hope


CINCINNATI, Jan. 29, 2012 .- Paola Longoria accumulated her fifth title on the professional racquetball circuit after winning against Kerri Wachtel, in the Wilson Tournament of Hope, a WPRO pro-stop

Longoria won in three sets,  11-3, 11-7, 11-7, which continued her lead against #1 World Champion and #2 on the WPRO Tour, Rhonda Rajsich, who was eliminated by Wachtel in the semifinals, 11-5, 11-6, 11-4.

Longoria had a buy in the first round, then defeated Laura Fenton in the quarterfinals, by 11-6, 11-1, 11-3 and already in the semifinals, pro Krystal Csuk was defeated by 11-3, 11-2, 12-10, to advance to the championship game of the sixth stop of the tour to Wachtel.

Her achievements began at the U.S. Open in Minneapolis (Minnesota), then Olympia (Washington), followed by Arlington (Virginia) and the tournament she won in Canoga Park (California).

The next WPRO tour stop will be played in Denver, March 8-11, 2012, where she will seek to add another victory. 

Paolo also won the mixed doubles tournament, teaming with U.S. men’s player Allen Jansen, defeating in the final game of round robin Rajsich Rhonda and her partner Chad McGuffey, of sleeves 14-16, 11-5, 11-3.
For a look at the tour schedule go to:  www.wprotour.com

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