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Women's $15K USTA National Campus Pro Tennis Classic

American Sophie Chang Earns Singles Crown

March 11, 2018
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On the final day of play at the $15K USTA National Campus Pro Tennis Classic, No. 3 seed American Sophie Chang capped off a tremendous week by defeating No. 6 seed Astra Sharma of Australia 6-3, 7-6(6).

 

Fresh off a stellar performance yesterday, Chang raced out of the gates quickly once again on Sunday, breaking Sharma's opening service game of the match en route to a 3-0 lead. That would be all she needed in the first frame, as she was able to maintain that advantage to secure it 6-3. 

 

The Australian did not allow the same to happen in set number two. In what turned out to be a back-and-forth affair, a tiebreak would ultimately decide the winner. Even in the tiebreak, 12 points was not enough, but eventually Chang prevailed by the slimmest of margins, 8-6.

 

Chang's impressive run to the title in Orlando featured five victories in straight sets, with her only being pushed to a tiebreak twice. She defeated a pair of seeds, No. 7 Katerina Stewart in the quarterfinals and No. 2 Chanel Simmonds in the semifinals, prior to taking down sixth seed Sharma on Sunday.

 

This was the second pro tennis event to be held at the USTA National Campus this year. Another USTA Pro Circuit women's event took place at the campus in January.

For complete results from the $15,000 USTA National Campus Pro Tennis Classic, click here.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 - RESULTS

 

SINGLES MAIN DRAW - FINAL

 

(3) Sophie Chang (USA) def. (6) Astra Sharma (AUS) 6-3, 7-6(6)

 

With more than 90 tournaments hosted annually throughout the country and prize money ranging from $15,000 to $125,000, the USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent battleground for established professionals. The USTA launched its Pro Circuit 39 years ago to provide players with the opportunity to gain professional ranking points, and it has since grown to become the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world, offering more than $4 million in prize money. Last year, more than 1,000 men and women from more than 70 countries competed in cities nationwide. Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova, John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Kei Nishikori, Victoria Azarenka, and Sam Querrey and are among today’s top stars who began their careers on the USTA Pro Circuit. Follow the USTA Pro Circuit at #USTAProCircuit and www.procircuit.usta.com