Preston Quick (l) keeps Michael Puertas on the run. photo © mariankrausephotography.com

Preston Quick took little time in defeating Dylan Patterson to earn a spot in tomorrow’s finals winning in an academic three.  Patterson, coming off a five game win against Beau River, moved haltingly around court but showed resolve.  Quick responded to every shot Patterson came up with though winning 9-6, 9-4, 9-2.
 

Michael Puertas over Richard Chin. photo © mariankrausephotography.com

Michael Puertas controlled the evening’s match with Richard Chin moving him successfully up and down the court beating Chin 9-1, 9-5, 9-4.  “I’ve always had great respect for Puertas’ game,” Chinner admitted after the defeat.  “So I knew tonight’s match would be tough.”
 
Consolations:
In the evenings only upset, “Friday” Odeh beat Ben Oliner 9-4, 9-1, 9-0.  “Friday played well tonight and I kept finding the tin,” said a disappointed Oliner.  Oliner competes for 7th place tomorrow against University Club of Chicago Assistant pro Connor O’Malley. 
 
O’Malley pushed Chicago native Beau River to four but lost 9-6, 4-9, 9-1, 9-0.    Ending his tournament in 9th place, Yasser Kamel made light work of Chicago local player Sean Ballard winning handily 9-2, 9-1, 9-1.   Two more consolation playoffs are scheduled for tomorrow.
 
Main Draw:
Preston Quick beat Dylan Patterson 9-6, 9-4, 9-2
Michael Puertas beat Richard Chin 9-1, 9-5, 9-4
 
Consolation Playoffs:
Beau River beat Connor O’Malley 9-6, 4-9, 0-9, 5-9
Frances Odeh beat Ben Oliner 9-4, 9-1, 9-0
Yasser Kamel beat Sean Ballard 9-2, 9-1, 9-1