Kate Fahey Saves Match Points in Thrilling Comeback: The 2025 PPA Tour Veolia Cape Coral Open Presented by Proton continues to deliver edge-of-your-seat action, and Kate Fahey’s comeback victory over Callie Smith was one of the most dramatic yet. Fahey overcame a late deficit and saved two match points to win an intense three-game battle, 11-7, 10-12, 12-10, securing the final spot in the women’s singles Round of 16.
Smith’s Return Puts Fahey to the Test
Although this was Smith’s first singles tournament since 2023, she showed no signs of rust, pushing the No. 4 seed to the limit in a match that lasted nearly an hour.
Fahey took the first game 11-7, but Smith fought back in Game 2, winning 12-10 to even the match and force a deciding third game.
Fahey’s Stunning Comeback Seals the Victory
In the final game, Smith appeared to be in control, jumping out to leads of 8-3 and 10-6. Just one point away from victory, she had two match points, but Fahey dug deep, refusing to go down. The No. 4 seed rallied with six consecutive points, completing an unbelievable comeback to take the game 12-10 and punch her ticket to the next round.
Next Up: A Battle for the Quarterfinals
With her hard-fought win, Fahey advances to face No. 20 seed Hannah Blatt in the Round of 16. With momentum on her side, she will be looking to secure a spot in the quarterfinals as the tournament intensifies.
News in Brief: Kate Fahey Saves Match Points in Thrilling Comeback
Kate Fahey pulled off a stunning comeback at the PPA Veolia Cape Coral Open, rallying from 3-8 and 6-10 down in the final game to defeat Callie Smith 11-7, 10-12, 12-10. Fahey saved two match points before closing out the match to secure the last spot in the Round of 16. She will face Hannah Blatt next, with a quarterfinal berth at stake.
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