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| 2002 National Championship - May 25, 2002 |
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May 25, 2002 Michael Green wins first Nationals Brossard, Quebec – Michael Green’s dream to stand on top of Canada’s racquetball rankings has become reality on Saturday, after he defeated Brian Istace, of Calgary, in the title match of the Canadian championships at Club Sani Sport, in Brossard, Quebec. “I thought it would have come a lot earlier. It’s almost a surprise now, so I’m really happy. I kept Brian off-balance and I played a solid and smart game,” said the Hamilton native who thus confirmed his spot on the Canadian squad for this summer’s World Championships in Puerto Rico. The full composition of the men’s squad for the World Championships has yet to be determined. Current doubles player Mike Ceresia of Toronto has yet to confirm his commitment to the team, which pushes Green to choose between entering the singles or the doubles event. “I’m gonna talk with the coaching staff and with the players to decide. It’s a terrible dilemma,” he said. Canada’s number one player, Kane Waselenchuk, of Edmonton, was not at the Nationals with a severe injury to his playing hand, so his status is also to be determined for the Worlds in the coming days. The women’s team is all set up for Puerto Rico. Jennifer Saunders was crowned Canada’s new racquetball queen on Saturday after defeating top seeded and defending champion Josee Grand’Maitre, of Longueuil, Quebec in the title match. The 25 year-old from Winnipeg has dominated the encounter, winning in two straight games, 15-12 and 15-4. Grand’Maitre as well as the doubles champions Amanda MacDonald and Karina Odegard, from Saskatoon will also travel to Puerto Rico. |
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