Vassar WISPA Class of '32 Tourney Qualifying Concludes
by Jane Parker, Jan 15, 2004  © 2004

Rebecca Botwright joins her sister in the main draw at Poughkeepsie. photo © 2004 stocktonphotos.com

Today’s matches completed an intense two days of qualifying matches. Scotland’s Pam Nimmo # 31, England’s Becky Botwright # 39, Egypt’s Eman El Amir # 54, and Holland’s Annelize Naude # 28 have now earned a berth into the main draw.

Throughout the two days of qualifying matches, Pam Nimmo has looked poised and confident. She continued her march today with another straight games victory, this time over # 45, Australian Melissa Martin. Nimmo now plays # 5 seed, world # 17 Jenny Tranfield of England in the 1st round on Thursday.

Rebecca Botwright also won in straight games. After her 5 game comeback victory on Tuesday, Botwright showed no signs of fatigue and defeated the higher ranked, world # 33 Heidi Mather of Australia in 3 straight games. Botwright now draws # 3 seed, world # 15 Jenny Duncalf of England in the 1st round on Thursday.

Egyptian Eman El Amir showed signs of brilliance in her match against Canadian, world # 88 Alana Miller. Throughout the two days, El Amir has displayed brilliant cutting length and precise volley drops. However, in her two matches she has struggled to maintain her composure and consistency during every rally. But today against Miller, she hit her winning shots when they mattered most. At match point, El Amir hit her volley drop just above the tin, and passionately pumped her fists in celebration of advancing to the main draw. El Amir now plays # 7 seed, world # 18 Shelly Kitchen of New Zealand.

Annelize Naude showed her reknowned resiliency and mental toughness in her two qualifying matches. Today Naude defeated world # 51, Canadian, Runa Reta in 4 hard fought games. Naude’s precise length, consistency, fitness, and intensity resulted in a steady, focused, and measured march towards victory. The Dutchwoman ranked # 28 in the world now plays # 8 seed, world # 19 Rebecca Chui of Hong Kong.

Vassar College Class of 1932 WISPA Tournament, 2004

Wednesday January 14, 2004
Qualifying Draw Round 2

Pamela Nimmo defeated Becky Botwright Melissa Martin 9-3, 9-0, 9-7
Rebecca Botwright defeated Heidi Mather 9-4, 9-3, 9-0
Eman El Amir defeated Alana Miller 9-1, 2-9, 10-9, 9-6
Annelize Naude defeated Runa Reta 9-1, 3-9, 10-8, 10-8

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