Catherine Chan takes the Title at South Carolina National USTA Event
Tournament overview:
Match 1: Catherine Chan vs Casey Davis
Catherine’s opening match against Casey Davis started with an uphill battle. Down 0-3 in the first set, Chan faced an early deficit, but she refused to let the pressure overwhelm her. She fought back aggressively, breaking Davis’ serve and managing to edge out the first set with a 7-5 scoreline. The momentum shift was palpable, and Chan carried that energy into the second set, where she dominated, winning 6-0 securing a confident win in her opening match.
Match 2: Catherine Chan vs Emilia Schwartz
In her second match, Chan came up against Emilia Schwartz, and the match was an emotional rollercoaster. After taking the first set 6-3, Chan found herself struggling in the second. She trailed 2-4, and it seemed like Schwartz might take the set and level the match. However, Chan’s never-say-die attitude shone through as she fought back to force a tiebreak. With nerves of steel, she won the tiebreak 10-6, clinching a hard-fought victory and advancing to the next round.
Match 3: Catherine Chan vs Delaney Guider
By the time Catherine stepped onto the court to face Delaney Guider, her confidence was soaring. She played with composure and precision, wrapping up the match in impressive fashion with a 6-3, 6-1 scoreline. Chan’s aggressive baseline play and sharp serving left Guider with little opportunity to build any momentum. This victory further solidified her spot in the final and set the stage for a thrilling showdown.
Final: Catherine Chan vs Elizabeth Higgins
Chan found herself in a tough position early on, losing the first set 3-6. In the second set she trailed 2-4 and seemed on the brink of defeat. However, with the championship on the line, Catherine dug deep and staged an incredible comeback.
She won the second set in a dramatic tiebreaker, 7-6(4). With the match level at one set apiece, Chan started the set tiebreaker with remarkable intensity, racing to a 5-0 lead, and ultimately winning 10-6 to capture the title.
