Sabtu, 13 September 2008

Gumulya ended in semi-final

September 13, 2008

Indonesian number 2 junior player Beatrice Gumulya had no reason to be upset with her career best result by reaching semi-final in ITF grade 1 tourney of "Kentucky International Junior Tennis Derby". As 9th seeded Gumulya lost to the eventual champion, 6th seeded Viktoria Kamenskaya of Russia 5-7, 4-6. Partnering with her compatriot, Jessy Rompies, this solid duo and 4th seeded took consolation title by defeating US pair of Jacqueline Cako/Courtney Dolehide 5-7, 6-3, 10-7 in doubles' final. It is their first title in ITF grade 1 tournament after two other titles at Sarawak 2007 (ITF grade 3) and Jakarta 2008 (ITF grade 2).

In boys' doubles, this time Christopher Rungkat partnered with Takanyi Garanganga of Zimbabwe and this pair was placed as 4th seeded. In final, duo Rungkat/Garanganga outclassed by US pair of Matthew Kandath/Ryan Lipman 1-6, 6-7(5).

The three players, Rungkat, Rompies and Gumulya concluded their North American tour and returned to Jakarta, Indonesia.

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