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Kristian Simonsson wins 1585 Florinthian Open
By Linda Westland
Published: Ochtyr 1585


Kristian Simonsson


Lordsport, Florinthus - Nylander Kristian Simonsson won his first Grand Slam after defeating Strathaen Gallagher Micheil McCullain in five sets (2-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6) in the 1585 Florinthian Open final. While the Nylander was the favourite for the title, he experienced more problems than expected against the 28-year old Strathaen, who has never won an IAT trophy and reached a Grand Slam final for first time.

Besides the title, Simonsson will reenter in the top ten of the IAT Men's Ranking again, reaching the number three in the ranking. He will surely try to repeat this success at home, in the Nylander Open, late this year.

In Women's Singles, Jandrean Lucy Wallace won her second Grand Slam, after defeating Severyan Tasha Ubirikova in three sets (6-3, 4-6, and 6-4). She had previously won the Hylis Open in 1580. Hylian Elma Lundquist will keep leading the IAT Women's Ranking a week more, despite her early defeat in the Round of 32.