Member Associations | 1 Mar 2015

Croatia: GACINA 5th times the best

Andrej GACINA won his 5th title in the national championships of Croatia. He beat in the final Tomislav KOLAREK 4:1 (11:9, 11:8, 8:11, 11:8, 11:2). Grenzau`s player was faced with a big challenge in the semi-final, saving two set balls in the fifth set ag

Last year`s runner-up in the women`s singles event, Ivana TUBIKANEC today won the title, beating in the semis defending champion Petra PETEK. That encounter was crucial for the championships, taking seven games 4:3 (11:8, 11:6, 11:9, 2:11, 8:11, 7:11, 11:7). But, it must be mentioned that TUBIKANEC earlier managed to eliminate one of favorites Lea RAKOVAC in the quarter-final, although she was two sets down (1-3). In the final clash she beat Mateja JEGER in straight games.

Men`s Singles
Semi-final: Andrej GACINA –Tomislav PUCAR 4:2 (7:11, 11:2, 9:11, 11:8, 13:11, 11:5), Tomislav KOLAREK – Filip ZELJKO 4:1 (11:7, 11:5, 11:7, 8:11, 11:7). Final: Andrej GACINA – Tomislav KOLAREK 4:1 (11:9, 11:8, 8:11, 11:8, 11:2).
Women`s Singles
Semi-final: Ivana TUBIKANEC – Petra PETEK 4:3, Mateja JEGER – Dorina SREBRNJAK 4:2. Ivana TUBIKANEC – Mateja JEGER 4:0 (13:11, 11:7, 11:4, 11:8).
Men`s Doubles
Final: Filip ZELJKO/ Tomislav PUCAR – Ronald REDJEP/Josip MUSTAPIC 3:0 (11:8, 11:9, 14:12).
Women`s Doubles. Final: Mateja JEGER/Mirela DURAK – Lea RAKOVAC/Petra PETEK 3:0 (11:8, 11:6, 11:7).

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