The Ohio Social Sports Holiday Tournament in Lexington, Ohio, brought together pickleball players from all over for an exciting weekend of competition. One of the standout events was the Women’s Doubles finals, which saw a thrilling match between Mary Ellison and Sue Keller, and Judy Shaal and Tama Haferman.
A Nail-Biting Finals
The final match was a testament to the competitive spirit of the players, with Ellison and Keller taking on Shaal and Haferman in a tense showdown. The match progressed with intensity, with each team battling for every point. The first set saw Shaal and Haferman pull ahead with a 6-11 scoreline, setting the stage for a comeback.
The second set was a dramatic turnaround, with Ellison and Keller clawing back to win 11-9, tying up the match and raising the stakes for the third and deciding set. As the crowd watched in suspense, it was Shaal and Haferman who ultimately prevailed, winning the final set 9-11 to claim the victory. The match, with its ups and downs, had the crowd on the edge of their seats throughout.
Head-to-Head Record
Both teams had previously faced off in earlier matches, but this was the one that truly mattered. With Shaal and Haferman maintaining a perfect 100% win rate against Ellison and Keller, they were able to extend their dominance when it counted most. The two teams, despite their differences in experience, showed the true essence of pickleball – resilience, determination, and skill.
News in Brief: Ohio Social Sports Holiday Tournament
The Ohio Social Sports Holiday Tournament in Lexington, OH, ended its Women’s Doubles final with Judy Shaal and Tama Haferman clinching the victory over Mary Ellison and Sue Keller.
After losing the first set, Shaal and Haferman rallied to win the next two sets, sealing the match with a final scoreline of 6-11, 11-9, 9-11. This victory marked an undefeated record for the pair in their head-to-head matchups.
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