Weekes and Manns enjoy Texas success
Aussie wheelchair tennis players Ben Weekes and Janel Manns have enjoyed solid performances at the recent Texas Open Championships in Coppell, USA.
Coppell, United States, 7 May 2013 | Tennis Australia
Ben Weekes (Strathfield, NSW) and Janel Manns (Port Macquarie, NSW) have enjoyed solid performances at the Texas Open Championships in Coppell, Texas, United States on 25-28 April.
Weekes reached the final of the men’s singles competition before losing to American Stephen Welch 6-2 6-3.
The Sydneysider then went on to partner with Ji-Hwan Lee of Korea in the doubles, with the pair reaching the semifinals.
On the women’s side of the doubles draw, Manns teamed up with Ju-Yeon Park of South Korea and progressed to the final.
Emmy Kaiser (USA) and Francisca Mardones (CHI) proved too strong in the decider, winning 6-3 6-3.