Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim Win Gold: The women’s pro doubles gold medal match showed an epic clash between the top contenders at OWL APP Newport Beach Open. The No. 1 seeds Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim faced off against the formidable No. 2 seeds Yana Newell and Rianna Valdes in a match that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
From the beginning, Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim came out seizing the momentum to win the first game with a score of 11-8. However, Yana Newell and Rianna Valdes were not to be outdone; they flipped the match in game two, pulling away to claim their own 11-8 victory, leveling the match and setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
A Nail-Biting Finish
The third game was a nail-biter, as both teams battled fiercely for supremacy. Ultimately, Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim edged out their opponents with a heart-stopping score of 12-10, securing the gold medal and showing their resilience and teamwork.
Emotional Reflections
“Simone’s been such a great mentor, coach and friend. She’s done so much for me this year and has really helped my game so much. I’m so thankful that my first gold medal was with her.” – (Amanda Hendry)
Simone Jardim, proud of her teammate’s accomplishments, expressed her emotions candidly.
“I had to cry a little bit but I told myself to suck it up – this girl has earned a gold medal. I’m so proud of her. She’s worked so hard, and here we are.” – (Simone Jardim)
Bronze Medalists Shine
The bronze medal was awarded to the dynamic duo of Riley Bohnert and Daria Walczak, who showed commendable skill and determination throughout the competition.
News in Brief: Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim Win Gold
In a thrilling women’s pro doubles final at the OWL APP Newport Beach Open, Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim claimed gold by defeating Yana Newell and Rianna Valdes in a closely contested match.
After splitting the first two games, Amanda Hendry and Simone Jardim won 12-10 in the decisive third game. Riley Bohnert and Daria Walczak secured the bronze medal, showing their talent throughout the tournament.
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