Its Championship Sunday!

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IRT – US OPEN Champion!

Kane Waselenchuk is the 2009 US OPEN Champion defeating Jack Huczek in 3 games! Game 1: Kane Waselenchuk – 12; Jack Huczek – 10 Game 2: Kane Waselenchuk – 11; Jack Huczek – 1 Game 3: Kane Waselenchuk – 11; Jack Huczek – 3 Kane now holds the a 5th US OPEN title surpassing Susdy Monchik’s record of four!
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WPRO – US OPEN Champion!

Rhonda Rajsich defeats Paola Longoria – (11), 8, 3, (11), 7
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CPRT – US OPEN Champion!

Woody Clouse defeats Ruben Gonzalez – 1,(7),7,8
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Championship Sunday

Will Kane make history with his 5th US OPEN Crown? Or can Jack get his elusive first? IRT FINAL 1:00 P.M. – Stadium Court Kane Waselenchuk vs. Jack Huczek How can two players be so similar, yet so different? Both have been ranked No. 1 in the world — Waselenchuk still is. Both were identified early as racquetball prodigies, and both won World Junior Championships — Huczek won many. Both married racquetball players, and both wives are from another country. But these men grew up in different countries, and maybe as a result have different game styles. Huczek...
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Welcome to Super Saturday!

IRT Semifinal #1 12:00 P.M. – Stadium Court Jack Huczek vs. Ben Croft Huczek was expected to be here, but he has only moved past the semifinals at the US OPEN once in seven attempts – a bad percentage by any standard. Those matches have generally been great for fans with epic battles against Mannino and Swain among others, but if Huczek’s going to capture his first US OPEN, he’ll have to raise that percentage. Croft was not expected to be here. He’s playing in his first US OPEN semifinal, and only his fifth career semifinal on the IRT Tour. He is coming off...
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Attending the US OPEN as a VIP!

A very limited number of four-person courtside luxury GOLD BOXES still remain for the 2009 US OPEN.  The cost is $2,800 and includes four GOLD All-Access Credentials to the event.  In addition to enjoying the pro matches from your private and comfortable courtside GOLD BOX, All-Access Credential holders have unlimited access to the exclusive Pro/GOLD Lounge throughout the event featuring free food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and drink (beer, soda, water, wine, and champagne) during all hours.  Event sponsors, top ranked men and women pro players, and GOLD BOX holders are...
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Pro-Am Doubles For St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Want to treat yourself to an incredible racquetball experience while at the same time supporting a world-renowned charity devoted to caring for children with catastrophic illnesses?  Well here may be your chance!  On Tuesday evening Oct. 20th at the 2009 US OPEN 32 lucky amateurs will team up with the top stars on the IRT and WPRO for a special Pro-Am Doubles tournament.  A $325 donation gets you into the draw, until 32 commitments are received.  The evening features free food and drink, an autographed racquet from your pro partner, and a complimentary portrait with your...
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A Preview to the 2009 US OPEN Racquetball Championships

 Well it’s hard to believe it has been fourteen years but the 2009 US OPEN Racquetball Championships has arrived!  This year’s event promises to be the best ever with a record turnout expected of both players and spectators.  The purpose of this special Preview is to give you an idea of what to expect at this year’s tourney.  Amateur Draws:   The amateur matches will be played primarily at WellWorx Sportsplex (formerly Six50), Ridgeway Baptist Rec. Center,  and The University of Memphis.  No consolation divisions will be offered due to the huge draw and lack of...
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Can you say EXCITEMENT! – A 2009 US OPEN IRT Preview

 What excitement you say?  How about these story lines for starters…  He’s BAAAACK!  Kane Waselenchuk will attempt to win his fifth consecutive US OPEN title and pass Sudsy Monchik as the only player to win 5. Can he do it?   Can Rocky Carson win another US OPEN title?  This year he will come in to the event ranked #2.  How will he handle the pressure of being expected to win contend?   Can Jack Huczek finally get over the hump and win his first US OPEN?   Can Jason Maninno do the unthinkable and win his third US OPEN title with yet another string of upset victories?   Cliff...
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US OPEN WPRO Preview – Glory’s Best Shot at Making History

 They call it “The Grandest Stage” in professional racquetball and it’s hard to argue, given the level of competition that comes to Memphis each year. This is where the road to number one makes a brief stop and the dream of winning a major championship becomes reality. This is also a player’s best chance for a major breakthrough at racquetball’s most prestigious event. This is a “Grand Slam” event that can very well cement a career year or elevate a player to a new level.   This is the 2009 US OPEN Racquetball Championships.   The Women’s Professional Racquetball...

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