Photos - National Doubles Semi’s
October 16th, 2006 by Geoff Thomsen
Most of the semifinal rounds at the 2006 USA Racquetball National Doubles Championships followed the seedings, but a few of the matches did make some waves. After winning game one of the second women’s semifinal, Jackie Rice twisted her knee re-injuring a recent pull. She went to the floor, and then took an injury timeout. I immediately assumed the match was done, only to come back to the court to see Jackie hobbling back into action. My first reaction was that she was taking a huge risk playing on her injured knee, but I was then shocked to see Kim Russell take center court and finish the match two on one against Rhonda Rajsich and Janelle Tisinger. Kim battled the match out, with Jackie dumping any shots her way into the corner or ceiling. Rhonda and Janelle soon began tiring the team out, and took the match in the tie-breaker.
Also of note was the mixed semifinal with defending champions Thoerner / Ruiz against Ellis / Walsh. Ellis and Walsh jumped to a quick lead, and took game one before Thoerner and Ruiz could get things going. Part way through game two, Thoerner took a quick glance at Kristen Walsh’s racquet, and made sure to point out to John Ellis that the grip was extending beyond the end of the frame :). Jason and Aimee never did appeal the length (not exactly sure if Jason or Aimee’s racquets were also in violation), and went on to win the match 11-6 in the breaker.
Match Galleries:
- MS1 - Huczek Carson def. Ganim Bell ((14), 9, 2)
- MS2 - Hawthorne Stark def. Darling Samora (9, 13)
- WS1 - Fenton Ruiz def. Gudinas Inglesby (8, 6)
- WS2 - Rajsich Tinsinger def. Rice Russell ((13), 9, 6)
- XS1 - Thoerner Ruiz def. Ellis Walsh ((13), 6, 6)
- XS2 - Vanderson Albrecht def. Royster Rajsich (12, 14)
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Tags: 2006 National Doubles, National Doubles
