Calgary has been very good to Kayla Cross …
“Hopefully, we can win,” said Stakusik, moments after her and Cross — both just 17 — crossed off American sisters Carmen and Ivana Corley in a 6-3, 6-3 semifinal Friday afternoon. “This would definitely be our biggest title to date … in doubles, for sure.Article content
“We knew going in that it was a very strong team that we were competing against,” said Cross of the semi triumph. “They play in college, so they have a lot of energy. So we just wanted to bring in that same energy, as well. We played really, really aggressive. Later Friday, eighth-ranked Alexis Galarneau, of Laval, Que., fell in a 6-3, 7-6 quarter to fourth-seed Aleksandar Vukic, of Austria.
In men’s doubles’ action, Calgary’s Cleeve Harper checked in with Ontario’s Justin Boulais as Canada’s best hope to make the final but fell Thursday in quarters action to Charles Broom, of Great Britain, and Constantin Frantzen, of Germany in 3-6, 6-3, 10-8 fashion. But Harper’s future in the discipline still looks firm.Article content
Being a local talent, Harper has been a fan favourite at the host venue. But all the Canadians are feeling the warmth of the home crowd.
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