16 yr old Katya won her 2nd $10k of 2004 over the weekend
doing a Romanian clean sweep in last 3 rds including both Niculescu sisters and then beating top seed Matei 61 61 in final
lets hear it for lefty Katya
not many Russian south-paws players about
I'll tell you how excellent it really was - Kate took the spoilt brat to the woodshed, 7-6 6-1.
Three observations:
1) Kate's serve was on fire - she repeatedly got it to swing both ways in the air. The match, at least what I saw of it, was a absolute joy to behold.
2) Kate looked stunningly beautiful in that outfit - it managed to be perfectly modest yet also showed every curve. And in subtle national colours. A triumph for the designer. I'll post a picture when I find one.
But most importantly:
3) (noting the cross around her neck) today is Christmas Day for her, isn't it?