Quebec City 2013: Challenge Bell

[rubydo]

Bell Challenge in Quebec City

A $235,000 Belle Challenge tournament in Quebec City is underway with the 1st qualifying rounds completed today. Kirsten Flipkens is the top seed in the event. Other notables include Kristina Mladenovic, Lucie Safarova, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and of course Canadians Eugenie Bourchard, Sharon Fichman and Alexsandra Wozniak. Camila Giorgi, and Tamira Paszek are also in the mix.
Other Americans of interest, are Lauren Davis, Mallory Burdette, Maria Sanchez, Christina McHale, Melanie Oudin and Coco Vandeweghe, plus a few very less known players.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Sep 09 - Sep 15

We move up north from New York to Quebec City, we have 2013 Challenge Bell on hand.

The only stop on the tour that's played on CARPET!

Defending Champion is Kirsten Flipkens. She earned the 280 points offered to the winner by this International level tourny.

Official website right here:
http://www.challengebell.com/

Players:
http://www.challengebell.com/fr/joueuses

Qualifying rounds already started.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Melanie Oudin made it into the main draw, she was seeded #1 in the qualifying rounds.
None of the other 3 American ladies made it, this list included Coco.

In other news, Canadian Favorite, Aleksandra Wozniak lost in the first round.
Christina McHale moved to the second round after beating Tamira Paszek of Austria 6-2 6-1

 

[rubydo]

Can add some more results, which includes the defending champions Kirsten Flipkens ousted by Polona Hercog 6-3, 6-1 Lucie Safarova over Anna Tatishvilli, 6-3, 6-2, Mirjana Lucic-Baroni beat Canadian Sharon Fichman, 6-4, 6-0. Other results are:
Julie Coin, over Michelle Larcher de Brito, 7-6(5), 7-5
Barbora Zahlavova Strycova downed Eleni Daniilidou, 6-3, 7-5
Marina Erakovic over Mallory Burdette, 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-3
Bethanie Mattek-Sands beat Stephanie Dubois, 6-3, 6-4
Big win for Lauren Davis over Camila Giorgi, 6-7(5), 6-3,6-2
Kiu I will follow this thread as you added more information initially than I did with my thread. Cheers,
Rubdyo

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Now now ruby, I didn't even notice you had that thread up until you mentioned here, can you believe it?

We can't have two threads, so I have asked the mods to merge the threads.

Thanks for starting it, it seems you had me beat to it!

"Genie" plays tomorrow.
:heart:

 

[rubydo]

No problem Kiu, a merge just like in "Survivor" is a good idea! I gotta beat you once in awhile. Eugenie completed her 1st round match today, was held up due to a few personal issues with the sweet Canadian.
Eugenie Bouchard over Sofia Arvidsson 6-1, 2-6,7-6(1)
Petra Martic over Lucie Hradecka, 6-4, 7-6(1)
Andrea Hlavackova defeated Anastasia Rodionova 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-1
All these results are 1st round.
2nd Round matches,
Christina McHale downs Caroline Garcia, 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-3, good to see Christina playing better, she advances to the 1/4 finals of the event.
Polona Hercog over Julie Coin, 6-0,6-2
Will pop in some doubles results when the 1/4 finals are over. Bon soir, mes amis.

 

[zalvar]

Go Genie, Mladenovic and McHale

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Genie is playing right now, up 4-2 in the first set.
Watch her here:
http://www.streamhunter.eu/tennis-live-streaming-video.html

 

[tossip]

if Genie gets her act together,she will be a big star..she has a commercial look that sponsor love.She seems like a sweet canuck girl.

 

[rubydo]

Reports indicate that Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a serious knee injury in her match today and had to retire in the third set against Ajla Tomljanovic, 5-7, 6-3, 1-4. Eugenie is making steady progress in her quest to become Canada's top female tennis player. Still a teen, she has the look,(you are right tossip) to gain huge endorsements and if she continues to develop her game, watch out! She is on my radar gun for an interview next year!
Results so far today:
Eugenie Bouchard downed Sesil Karatantcheva 7-6(2), 6-4
Lauren Davis over Andrea Hlavackova 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
Lucie Safarova beat Mirjana Lucie-Baroni, 7-6(4), 7-6(10)
All winners into the 1/4 finals. Tres bien Eugenie, Lauren et Lucie! Bon matches, demain!

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

So, where are those scores ruby?

I see Genie won...

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

if Genie gets her act together....

Did you have your ACT together when you were 19?
I sure didn't!

Genie will be out of the bottle in less than 2 years!

 

[rubydo]

So, where are those scores ruby?

I see Genie won...

They are just posted now Kiu!!

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Where?
I know, there is a match still going...

You are a good editor, a good editor can always add later.

 

[rubydo]

Where?
I know, there is a match still going...

You are a good editor, a good editor can always add later.

Where? Scroll up Kiu!!

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Reports indicate that Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a serious knee injury in her match today and had to retire in the third set against Ajla Tomljanovic, 5-7, 6-3, 1-4. Eugenie is making steady progress in her quest to become Canada's top female tennis player. Still a teen, she has the look,(you are right tossip) to gain huge endorsements and if she continues to develop her game, watch out! She is on my radar gun for an interview next year!
Results so far today:
Eugenie Bouchard downed Sesil Karatantcheva 7-6(2), 6-4
Lauren Davis over Andrea Hlavackova 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
Lucie Safarova beat Mirjana Lucie-Baroni, 7-6(4), 7-6(10)
All winners into the 1/4 finals. Tres bien Eugenie, Lauren et Lucie! Bon matches, demain!

I must be confused!

 

[tossip]

if Genie gets her act together....

Did you have your ACT together when you were 19?
I sure didn't!

Genie will be out of the bottle in less than 2 years!

:ras:..its obvious you just dont understand the context I used that statement.I meant her tennis act..I fully understand that she is getting her feet wet and with time she will be steady and able to really rapidly climb up the rankings.She is a talented youngster and making steady steps in the tennis world..:ras:

 

[rubydo]

Reports indicate that Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a serious knee injury in her match today and had to retire in the third set against Ajla Tomljanovic, 5-7, 6-3, 1-4. Eugenie is making steady progress in her quest to become Canada's top female tennis player. Still a teen, she has the look,(you are right tossip) to gain huge endorsements and if she continues to develop her game, watch out! She is on my radar gun for an interview next year!
Results so far today:
Eugenie Bouchard downed Sesil Karatantcheva 7-6(2), 6-4
Lauren Davis over Andrea Hlavackova 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
Lucie Safarova beat Mirjana Lucie-Baroni, 7-6(4), 7-6(10)
All winners into the 1/4 finals. Tres bien Eugenie, Lauren et Lucie! Bon matches, demain!

I must be confused!

Being a veteran reporter for over 40 years I shall refrain from making a further comment to your comment, Kiu.:snigger

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

:ras:..its obvious you just dont understand the context I used that statement.I meant her tennis act..I fully understand that she is getting her feet wet and with time she will be steady and able to really rapidly climb up the rankings.She is a talented youngster and making steady steps in the tennis world..:ras:

I was just giving you a hard time.
Are you bombarding me with smilies?
:]


Ruby is a noble gentleman and he tends to be gracious and carefull at times...
Eugenie IS the top Canadian, by far!

 

[rubydo]

I always wanted to be associated with nobility Kiu, thank you for the compliment! One final score from Quebec City:
Kristina Mladenovic won over Petra Martic as Martic also had to retire, maybe the carpet surface is a challenge for some of the players.
The score, 6-3, 2-3(retired)