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Sabine Lisicki Wins Hong Kong Tennis Open 2014

Sabine Lisicki rallied from 1-5 in the first set of the Hong Kong Tennis Open final against Karolina Pliskova to win 7 games on the bounce. The number 1 seed and wild card entry Lisicki was being played off the court by Pliskova who broke twice to serve for the first set. Only for the Czech lady’s serve to fall apart – she served 7 double faults in two games to lose the first set. While Lisicki finally adjusted to the heat and pounded out some wonderful ground stroke winners.

The second set was one way traffic, and for the enthusiastic crowd it was a little sad – Pliskova played some wonderful tennis throughout the week to reach the final. However she only showed glimpses of that play during the final and Lisicki ran out a 7-5, 6-3 winner, to secure her first WTA title in three years.

Karolina Pliskova teamed up with her twin sister Kristyna to win the doubles title 6-2, 2-6, 12-10 in a thrilling match against Arina Rodionova and Patricia Mayr-Achleitner.

IRB Women’s Sevens World Series – Qualified: Fiji, China, France, South Africa

At the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifiers held in Hong Kong, Fiji, China, France and South Africa qualified for the Sevens Worlds Series with wins in their quarter-finals. China thrashing Brazil 45-7, Fiji strolling past Portugal 29-7, France narrowly edged Japan 21-12 while a pumped South Africa had a surprisingly easy win over the Netherlands 22-7.

Photos: Power Sport Images for HKRFU

HK Tennis Open 2014 – Rain affects Friday’s Play

The rain has played havoc with the match schedule, for updated times and schedule – see the tournament website www.hongkongtennisopen.com
The rain might stop the tennis but it doesn’t stop you eating or drinking, and there’s lots of gourmet dishes on offer at Savour HK – see our feature here: www.bcmagazine.net/2014/09/09/savour-hong-kong-a-bite-sized-gourmet-delight

Revolution Together – RSRC Ladies Rugby

Revolution Ladies play rugby and joined the HKRFU league in 2004. We play hard and train hard, work together to achieve our team goal. As a team, we are just like a family. It’s not just about training and rugby on the field, we also have many activities and gatherings off the field.

As a club, through a series of training, we aim at helping players to develop correct sports attitudes: enthusiasm for sports, never give-up sportsmanship, well-behaved, being humble and showing respect to other side, team-mates and judges, mature encouragements within team-mates and stronger team spirit. More importantly, to apply all these attitudes to players’ daily lives.

We are welcome everyone who wishes to play rugby and join us together. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have interest to get experience of playing rugby!~

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rsrc.com.hk
Training: 7:45-9:30pm Tuesday @ Kowloon Tsai Park & 8-10pm Thursday @ Po Kong Village
Coach: Gary Tsang, Yam Yuet Yi
Captain: Mani Kan

HK Tennis Open 2014 – Tiffany Wu

Tiffany Wu Ho Ching ranked 828 in the world started slow, losing the first three games against former world number 25 Jarmila Gajdosova in her attempt to qualify for the main tournament. Wu rallied strongly to draw even at 4-4 in the first set. The Australian – who showed her frustration at how hard Wu fought – though had too much for Hong Kong’s no1 running out a straight sets winner 6-4, 6-2.

The Hong Kong Tennis Open runs until the 14 September at Victoria Park – tickets available on the door or at www.hongkongtennisopen.com

Hong Kong Cricket Club Women’s Rugby Team – HKCC Babes

The Hong Kong Cricket Club Women’s Rugby Team (a.k.a. HKCC Babes) is a surprisingly diverse group of ladies with a common focus – to make friends and annihilate the opposition!

Rugby is a tough physical and mental game and we are serious about performing our best, both individually and as a team. We train and work hard together to achieve that. Competing, and hopefully winning, is HKCC Babes’ main motivation and guiding ambition.

But when the final whistle blows, we also believe that rugby is a social sport… and there’s no better way to meet fun people and establish friendships (sometimes for life) than by joining in, boots and all. HKCC Babes is a team where diversity really works. We come from many different countries, professions and levels of experience in rugby, yet we get on together as a tight-knit team, on and off the pitch.

The Hong Kong Cricket Club also provides amazing support and facilities for the team both for training and social opportunities. Our active, rolling social calendar makes it easy for new comers to join-in and to get to know everyone. If you like the sound of all this and enjoy taking the rough with the smooth, why not contact us to learn more?

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hkcc.org / www.pitchero.com/clubs/hkccrugby/
Facebook: HKCC Rugby
Training: 7:30-9p.m. Tue and Thur. Aberdeen Sportsground, 108 Wong Chuk Hang Rd. For directions: www.lcsd.gov.hk/lsb/en/facilities.php?ftid=38&did=11
Head Coach: Deacon Manu
Ladies Coaches: Darren Cartlidge & Jeremy Nesbitt
Captain: Anna Holmes

University ‘Unicorns’ Rugby Football Club

The ‘Unicorns’ are a group of determined, dynamic, sophisticated (and magical) rugby playing girls who enjoy the competitiveness of the 10’s league. Since our formation in 2010, we have had a variety of different nationalities in the herd, each bringing with them diversity, experience, a range of intelligence and the odd cooled beverage.

As a team, we aim to work together to achieve success. With steady performances in the league over the last few seasons and local beach rugby competitions, the team is growing in stature and skill. The many social events the club provides also add to the sense of unity within the team, with annual tour being the highlight for many players.

We warmly invite anyone who wishes to gain rugby experience to join with us – whether complete beginner or experienced player there will be a place for you in our team. Feel free to contact us with any further questions!

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.universityrfc.org.hk
Training: 7.30-9pm Tuesday & Thursday @ Pitch 1, Stanley Ho Sports Centre, Sandy Bay
Coach: Alex Tarleton
Captain: Suzie Perry

Toulouse v Racing Métro – 15 November, 2014

Toulouse and Racing Métro will be returning to Hong Kong this November for a ‘friendly’ match. Toulouse coach Guy Novès confirmed the fixture would be taking place for a second consecutive year. Toulouse ran out 19-12 winners in 2013.

Former Toulouse wing Hosea Gear told AFP after last year’s victory “Today was also about spreading the brand of both our clubs. It was a no-holds-barred game and both teams didn’t take penalties as the idea was to play as expansive a game as possible,” .

The timing of the fixture on November 15, means that leading internationals for both teams will be unavailable due to the Test matches taking place that month.

More details as we have them