Judit Castillo Stuns Mary Brascia and Secures Semifinal: The Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by FitVine Wines witnessed a stunning upset as No. 8 Judit Castillo crushed No. 4 Mary Brascia’s hopes of a hometown singles title on Friday at Life Time Rancho San Clemente.
Resilience on Display
In a hard-fought quarterfinal match, Castillo overcame Brascia with scores of 10-12, 11-3, and 11-5, showing her resilience and strategic prowess on the court. The victory sets up a thrilling semifinal clash against top-seeded Anna Leigh Waters on Saturday.
Formidable Performance and Previous Achievements
Castillo, a 25-year-old Spaniard, has been in formidable form, previously defeating No. 38 Emily Cederquist and No. 11 Jorja Johnson in competitive matchups in California. Her standout performance includes securing the singles gold at the Veolia Austin Open in March, highlighting her consistency and skill on the pickleball circuit.
Anticipation Builds for Semifinal Showdown
As anticipation builds for the upcoming matches, fans can expect more exhilarating action and fierce competition at the Select Medical Orange County Cup. Stay tuned as the tournament unfolds, revealing who will emerge victorious and claim the coveted singles title.
News in Brief: Judit Castillo Stuns Mary Brascia and Secures Semifinal
In a thrilling upset at the Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by FitVine Wines, No. 8 Judit Castillo defeated No. 4 Mary Brascia to advance to the semifinals. After a closely contested match, Castillo triumphed with scores of 10-12, 11-3, and 11-5, demonstrating her resilience and strategic prowess.
The victory sets up an exciting semifinal showdown against top-seeded Anna Leigh Waters on Saturday. Castillo, known for her strong performances and previous singles gold at the Veolia Austin Open, continues to impress with her consistency and skill on the pickleball circuit. As the tournament progresses, anticipation grows for more intense matches and memorable moments at Orange County.
Our Readers Queries:
Ques: What paddle does Judit Castillo use?
Ans: Judit Castillo uses the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air – Invikta pickleball paddle. It is one of her favorite Selkirk products for playing the sport.
Ques: How tall is Judit Castillo?
Ans: Judit Castillo is 1.70 meters tall, which is equivalent to 5 feet 7 inches.
