Keys Smiling at Media All Access Day |
The formula for success regarding ladies professional tennis
in the Lowcountry began with the Family Circle Cup. Three years ago when Swedish auto
manufacturer Volvo began building their high-end vehicles in South Carolina,
the tournament changed names to Volvo Car Open. What didn’t change was the
commitment to execute a prestigious event that would draw quality players to
Charleston. American Madison Keys of Orlando is the 2019 Volvo Car Champion and
is a great example of the kind of pro tennis player that shows up each year looking
to take home a tennis trophy and a new Volvo S-60.
Runner-Up Caroline Wozniacki and 2019 Volvo Car Open Champion Madison Keys |
The Volvo Car Open (VCO) tournament director Bob Moran had to get creative when
scheduling matches during the steady hit or miss rain showers last week. The
finals match did get underway at the scheduled time of 1 p.m. on Sunday April
7, but the morning doubles match final was rained out, and thus played later in
the day. The finals match with Keys playing 2011 past champ Caroline Wozniacki
began with a hotly contested first set that went all the way to a tiebreaker.
When Keys saw a chance to be aggressive during the tiebreak, she hit winners
like she had all week long to claim the first set 7 – 6 (5).
Keys accepts the applause of tennis fans in Volvo Car Stadium |
To view the entire feature article in the newspaper click on Colletonian.
To view past blog entries about the Volvo Car Open click on 2018 - 2017 - 2016- 2015- 2014- 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009
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