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2019 Media Guide

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Wednesday Oct. 2nd

Media Day 1 pm - 9 pm

Pro-Am Doubles for St. Jude 6 pm - 10 pm

Men’s & Women’s Pro Sgls & Dbls Qualifying 10 am - 11 pm

Thursday Oct. 3th

Men’s round of 32 Sgls 9 am - 1 pm

Women’s round of 32 Sgls 9 am - 1 pm

Men’s & Women’s Dbls Qualifying cont. 3 pm - 10 pm

Men’s round of 16 Sgls 1 pm - 7 pm

Women’s round of 16 Sgls 1 pm - 7 pm

Men’s & Women’s Men’s & Women’s Quater-Finals Dbls 7 pm - 10 pm

Friday Oct. 4th

Men’s quarters Sgls #1, #2 10 am - 1 pm

Women’s quarters Sgls #1, #2 10 am - 1 pm

Men’s quarters Sgls #3, #4 1 pm - 4 pm

Women’s quarters Sgls #3, #4 1 pm - 4 pm

Men’s & Women’s semi’s Dbls 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturday Oct. 5th

Women’s semi Sgls #1 / Men’s semi Sgls #1 10 am - 1 pm

Women’s semi Sgls #2 / Men’s semi Sgls #2 1 pm - 4 pm

Women’s LPRT Dbls Finals 4 pm

Men’s IRT Dbls Finals 5 pm

Sunday Oct. 6th

Women’s LPRT Sgls Finals

Men’s IRT Sgls Finals 10 am - 2 pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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2019 US OPEN RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS - MEDIA GUIDE 1

Table of ContentsUS OPEN...“RACQUETBALL’S PREMIER EVENT” .............................. 2

US OPEN LEADERSHIP PROFILES ...................................................4-6...................Doug Ganim - US OPEN Event Director ............................... 4...................Dan Whitley - USA Racquetball Board President ................. 4................... Jeff Oliver - US OPEN Media Manager ................................. 5...................Leo Vasquez - US OPEN Public Relations Manager ............ 5...................Andy Kulback - IRT Vice President (Men’s Tour) .................. 6...................T.J. Baumbaugh - LPRT Commissioner (Women’s Tour) ...... 6

PAST US OPEN CHAMPIONS .............................................................7-8

IRT PLAYER PROFILES & RANKINGS .............................................9-14 ...................#1 - Kane Waselenchuk ...................................................... 10...................#2 - Rocky Carson .............................................................. 10...................#3 - Andree Parilla .............................................................. 11...................#4 - Alejandro Landa ........................................................... 11...................#5 - Alvaro Beltran .............................................................. 12...................#6 - Daniel De La Rosa ....................................................... 12...................#7 - Sebastian Franco ......................................................... 13...................#8 - Samuel Murray ............................................................ 13

...................2019-2020 IRT Scorecard & Schedule ............................... 14

...................Current IRT Rankings ......................................................... 14

LPRT PLAYER PROFILES & RANKINGS .......................................15-20...................#1 - Paola Longoria ............................................................. 16...................#2 - Samantha Salas .......................................................... 16...................#3 - Maria Jose Vargas ....................................................... 17...................#4 - Alexandra Herrera ........................................................ 17...................#5 - Rhonda Rajsich ........................................................... 18...................#6 - Natalia Mendez ............................................................ 18...................#7 - Nancy Enriquez ........................................................... 19...................#8 - Cristina Amaya ............................................................. 19

...................2019-2020 LPRT Scorecard & Schedule ............................ 20

...................Current LPRT Rankings ...................................................... 20

Media Guide Photo Credits: Kevin Savory, Freddy Ramirez, Roby Partovich, Geoff Thomsen, Jeff Gallemore,

Mike Boatman and Mike Augustin

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The UnitedHealthcare US OPEN is racquetball’s original “Grand Slam” event and the most prestigious tournament of the season. With cash prizes totaling more than $65,000, it boasts the largest total prize purse in the sport.

One of the most exciting aspects of the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championships is the “made-for-TV” portable racquetball court, which will be used for all feature matches. The unique construction of the court allows for viewing through all four walls in a stadium seating configuration for more than 1,400 spectators. From the quarterfi nals on, all men’s and women’s pro matches

will take place on the stadium court. Dramatic player introductions complete with laser light shows and booming music will treat fans to a total entertainment experience.

In addition to the marquee professional divisions, the US OPEN Racquetball Championships off ers more than 80 USA Racquetball (USAR) sanctioned divisions separated by age and skill.

Since 2012, UnitedHealthcare has served as the Title Sponsor for the US OPEN Racquetball Championships. The sponsorship agreement partners racquetball’s largest and most prestigious annual tournament with one of the nation’s largest health and well-being companies.

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company off ers the full spectrum of health benefi t programs for individuals, employers and Medicare and Medicaid benefi ciaries, and contracts directly with more than 650,000 physicians and care professionals and 5,000 hospitals nationwide. UnitedHealthcare serves more than 38 million people and is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversifi ed Fortune 50 health and well-being company.

Racquetball’s Premier Event

UnitedHealthcare

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After 14 years in Memphis, Tennessee, the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championships made a successful move to Minneapolis in 2010. The Twin Cities region welcomed the world’s best racquetball event with open arms. The event’s relationship with Minnesota-based LIFE TIME, the premier healthy lifestyle brand, has created a partnership that has brought the US OPEN to Minneapolis for a decade now.

MinneapolisThe Home of the US OPEN

The main location and nerve center for the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN is in downtown Minneapolis at the fabulous LIFE TIME facility at the Target Center, the same building in which the Minnesota Timberwolves play.

All pro matches and many of the amateur matches will take place at this facility, located in the center of the exciting Entertainment District in Minneapolis. Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and world class shopping area located all around the club. Short complimentary shuttle rides to the LIFE TIME Fridley and the University of Minnesota Recreation Center will complete the rotation of venues hosting matches.

The 2019 UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championships will bring more than 750 professional and amateur racquetball players to the State of Minnesota. Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2010, the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championships has brought an estimated $6 million in annual economic impact to the area.

During the week the US OPEN is in Minneapolis, more than 3 million local television viewers watch coverage of the event on the local news.

For a preview of the type of action the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN brings to Minneapolis, please visit: http://bit.ly/usopenracquetball

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As US OPEN Event Director and Founder, Doug Ganim has brought a level of exposure to the sport that has not been seen since the early ’80’s. He started the project in 1996 with the dream of producing racquetball’s fi rst “Grand Slam” event. That dream has been realized and the US OPEN, now in its 23rd year, has become the most prestigious racquetball tournament of the season. Ganim is also the president of the Ohio Racquetball Association and has run the successful Head Racquetball Tour there for the past 20+ years. He holds a degree in business

from Ohio State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Dayton. An accomplished player in his own right, Ganim is a former U.S. National Racquetball Team member and has won three International Racquetball Federation World Doubles Championships.

Doug Ganim US OPEN Event Director

Dan Whitley was named President of USA Racquetball’s Board of Directors in October 2016.

Dan lives in Kirkwood, Missouri and is the General Manager of the Vetta Racquet Sports facility outside of St. Louis. His club host several regional and national racquetball tournaments, including the High School National Championships every other year.

Whitley is also the president of the Missouri Racquetball Association and is the Executive Director of the Missouri High School Racquetball Association.

Dan Whitley USAR Board President

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Jeff Oliver is in his 14th year as the US OPEN Media Manager. He started playing racquetball as part of the highly successful Oregon High School Racquetball League (OHSRL) and now sits on the board of directors for the for the OHSRL. Oliver holds a degree from University of Oregon with majors in public relations, advertising and political science. After a four year stint working at a public relations agency for clients that included Microsoft and 12 years as the Senior Director of Operations at the Eugene Family YMCA he now is co-owns and operates a golf course management company.

The St. Louis native serves as the Press Chief for the Nike Prefontaine Classic, the international Diamond League professional track meet held each year in Eugene, Oregon. He also is the general manager for the Willamette Valley Titans, an American Legion Baseball team.

Contact Jeff at: jeff @usopenracquetball.com / 541-543-7775

Jeff Oliver US OPEN Media Manager

Leo Vasquez US OPEN P.R. Manager

Leo R. Vasquez started as a volunteer with the US OPEN Media Staff in 2003 and now manages the public relation eff orts of the tournament. Leo brings fi rst hand experience of the sport as the former Program Director of the Maverick Athletic Club located in Arlington, Texas. Leo is now part of the management team at Texas FITT, a fi tness company with facilities in the Dallas area. Vasquez is also an avid tournament player and is a Past President of the Texas Racquetball Association (TXRA). His experience also includes serving on the Board of Directors for USA Racquetball.

Contact Leo at: [email protected] / 817-791-4948

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Andy Kulback IRT Vice President

Andy Kulback has been an avid racquetball player since 1978. He has numerous state, regional and national championship titles over the years. In addition to his duties for the International Racquetball Tour (IRT), he runs several successful racquetball tournaments in the Cincinnati area. Andy also previously served as the deputy commissioner for the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT).

Kulback has 25+ years of experience as a senior level fi nance/accounting offi cer in the wireless communication industry and,

more recently, in the construction fi eld. He joined Allen-Villere Partners (www.allenvillere.com) as Vice President in March of 2004 after serving as the Chief Financial Offi cer for a large ready mixed concrete producer in Cincinnati, Ohio for fi ve years. He is a graduate of Wright State University (1985) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.

T.J. Baumbaugh LPRT President

T.J. Baumbaugh was an LPRT player for over 10 years achieving her highest career ranking at No. 7. Later during her time on the tour, she became the Tour’s Player Representative, which evolved into her increased involvement with the LPRT’s administration. As the LPRT expanded, T. J. took on more responsibilities, which transpired in to her current role as commissioner.

T.J. earned a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University. She worked in education and coaching and is now a Certifi ed

Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She works for Sport & Health in McLean, Virginia as a Master Trainer with additional time spent as Fitness and Sports Program Manager. Baumbaugh lives in Herndon, Virginia where she continues to enjoy both indoor and outdoor racquetball.

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US OPENMen’s Pro Champions

Kane Waselenchuk2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,

2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018(14 Times)

Cliff Swain1997 & 2001

Sudsy Monchik1996, 1998, 2000 & 2002

Jason Mannino1999 & 2006

Rocky Carson2007

Jason Mannino1999 & 2006

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Cheryl Gudinas2002 & 2004

Christie Huczek(Van Hees)

2000, 2005 & 2006

US OPENWomen’s Pro Champions

Rhonda Rajsich2003, 2007, 2009 & 2010

Kerri Wachtel2001

Jackie Paraiso1998 & 1999

Michelle Gould1996 & 1997

Paola Longoria2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,

2016, 2017 & 2018(9 Times)

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International Racquetball

Tourwww.irt-tour.com

Player Biographies

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Kane WASELENCHUK IRT #1 Date of Birth: Nov. 9, 1981 (age: 37)Place of Birth: Edmonton, CanadaCurrent Residence: Austin, TexasHeight: 5’ 10”Weight: 175Year Started Playing: 1990Best US OPEN Finish: 14-Time Champion (2003, ‘04, ‘05, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16, ‘17 & ‘18)

Rocky CARSON IRT #2 Date of Birth: May 21, 1979 (age: 40)Place of Birth: Newport Beach, CaliforniaCurrent Residence: Ladera Ranch, CaliforniaCollege: Saddleback CollegeHeight: 6’ 0”Weight: 175Year Started Playing: 1982Best US OPEN Finish:

Champion (2007)

@KingKaneRB

@RockyCarsonRB

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Alejandro LANDA IRT #4 Date of Birth: March 20, 1988 (age: 31)Place of Birth: Chihuahua, MexicoCurrent Residence: El Paso, TexasHeight: 5’ 8”Weight: 163Year Turned Pro: 2009Best US OPEN Finish:

Semifi nals (2014 & 2017)

@AlexLanda2024

Andree PARRILLA IRT #3 Date of Birth: July 23, 1996 (age: 23)Place of Birth: San Luis Potosi, MexicoCurrent Residence: San Luis Potosi, MexicoHeight: 5’ 6”Weight: 137Year Turned Pro: 2012Best US OPEN Finish:

Semifi nals (2018)

@Parrilla_Andree

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Alvaro BELTRAN IRT #5 Date of Birth: October 15, 1978 (age: 40)Place of Birth: Tijuana, MexicoCurrent Residence: San Diego, CaliforniaHeight: 6’ 1”Weight: 210Year Started Playing: 1999Best US OPEN Finish:

Finalist (2010 & 2014)

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Daniel DE LA ROSA IRT #6 Date of Birth: July 4, 1993 (age: 26)Place of Birth: Chihuahua, MexicoCurrent Residence: Gilbert, ArizonaHeight: 5’ 7”Weight: 170Year Started Playing: 2008Best US OPEN Finish: Finalist (2015)

@DanielDeLaRosa93

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Sebastian FRANCO IRT #7 Date of Birth: February 5, 1993 (age: 26)Place of Birth: Cali, ColombiaCurrent Residence: Colombia, MarylandCollege: University Javeriana CaliHeight: 5’ 10”Weight: 180Year Started Playing: 2008Best US OPEN Finish: Quarterfi nals (2016 & 2018)

Samuel MURRAY IRT #8 Date of Birth: June 4, 1993 (age: 26)Place of Birth: Saint-Hubert, CanadaCurrent Residence: Baie-Comeau, CanadaHeight: 6’ 0”Weight: 215Year Started Playing: 2011Best US OPEN Finish: Round of 32 (2017)

@mumurball

Sebastian.Franco.1044

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DATE: ...................................................................................................................LOCATION:

DATE: ...................................................................................................................LOCATION:September 5-8, 2019 ..................................................................................... Atlanta, Georgia

Rocky Carson def. Andree Parrilla 15-13, 15-8

September 19-22, 2019 .................................................................................Laurel, MarylandKane Waselenchuk def. Rocky Carson 15- (-1), 11-15, 11-4

OCTOBER 2-6, 2019 - UNITEDHEALTHCARE US OPEN ...........Minneapolis, Minnesota

October 24-27, 2019........................................................................................Tempe, ArizonaOctober 31 - November 3, 2019 ............................................................... Fullerton, CaliforniaDecember 5-8, 2019 .....................................................................................Portland, OregonJanuary 17-19, 2020...........................................................................................Austin, TexasJanuary 23-26, 2020.......................................................................Sioux Falls, South DakotaJanuary 30 - February 2, 2020 ............................................................ Sun Prairie, WisconsinMarch 12-15, 2020 ........................................................................................ Lombard, IllinoisApril 23-26, 2020 ....................................................................................... Syosset, New YorkApril 30 - May 3, 2020 ................................................................................. Denver, ColoradoMay 13-16, 2020.................................................................................... Cochobamba, BoliviaJune 18-21, 2020.......................................................................................Chihuahua, Mexico

IRT ’19 -’20 Season ScheduleGrand Slam & Tier 1 Events - Full Schedule at www.irt-tour.com

IRT Rankings (as of 10/1/2019)

Rank: Player: Points:1 Kane Waselenchuk 3,279.652 Rocky Carson 2,980.193 Andree Parrilla 2,111.044 Alejandro Landa 2,109.175 Alvaro Beltran 1,968.016 Daniel De La Rosa 18597 Sebastian Franco 1,313.688 Samuel Murray 1,260.679 Rodrigo Montoya 1,243.0210 Mario Mercado 1,151.0311 Jake Bredenbeck 940.0112 Jose Diaz 903.0113 David Horn 805.0214 Eduardo Portillo Torres 77415 Conrrado Moscoso 724.2216 Gerardo Franco 684.0217 Robert Collins 655.0518 Andres Acuna 562.0119 Charles Pratt 556.0320 Felipe Camacho 525.5621 Thomas Carter 521.5522 Jansen Allen 517.0223 Sebastian Fernandez 486.0124 Javier Mar 426.0125 Carlos Keller Vargas 40026 Adam Manilla 398.0327 Eduardo Garay 388.6728 Mauro Rojas 276.0329 Kadim Carrasco 272.6730 Justus Benson 267.36

31 Scott McClellan 236.732 Maurice Miller 222.733 Diego Garcia 217.0134 Javier Estrada 21034 Tony Carson 21036 Nicholas Riff el 193.0237 Troy Warigon 180.6838 Alan Natera 18039 Set Cubillos 171.740 Michael Arterburn 17041 Mauricio Zelada 154.242 Dylan Reid 132.0143 Alejandro Cardona 12043 Ernesto Ochoa 12045 Edwin Galicia 116.9846 Sam Bredenbeck 11247 Juan Salvatierra 108.548 Ricardo Diaz 104.0149 Erik Garcia 99.9950 Kyle Ulliman 97.3251 Hiroshi Shimizu 9552 Oscar Valadez 93.0253 Bradly Rogers 92.0154 Alejandro Herrera 91.9955 Brad Hansen 91.0156 John Goth 9057 Christian Wer Llerena 89.9858 Christian Longoria 82.0159 John Wolfe 80.0160 Andrés Gómez 73.02

Rank: Player: Points:

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LadiesProfessional

Racquetball Tour

www.lprtour.com

Player Biographies

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Paola LONGORIA LPRT #1 Date of Birth: July 20, 1989 (age: 30)Place of Birth: San Luis Potosi, MexicoCurrent Residence: Monterrey, MexicoCollege: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo LeonHeight: 5’ 5”Year Started Playing: 2006Best US OPEN Finish: 9-Time Champion (2008, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16, ‘17 & ‘18)

Samantha SALAS LPRT #2 Date of Birth: December 15, 1986 (Age: 32)Place of Birth: Guanajuato, MexicoCurrent Residence: Monterrey, MexicoCollege: Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Height: 5’ 7”Year Started Playing: 2000Best US OPEN Finish: Finalist (2016 & 2018)

@PaoLongoria

@ViolentaSalas

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Alexandra HERRERA LPRT #4 Date of Birth: January 10, 1995 (Age: 24)Place of Birth: Tijuana, MexicoCurrent Residence: Monterrey, MexicoCollege: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo LeoHeight: 5’ 6”Year Started Playing: 2008Best US OPEN Finish: Quarterfi nals (2017 & 2018)

@AlexaHerreraAvs

Maria Jose VARGAS LPRT #3 Date of Birth: March 18, 1993 (age: 26)Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, BoliviaCurrent Residence: Buenos Aries, ArgentinaCollege:

UPSA / BoliviaHeight: 5’ 8”Year Started Playing: 2001 Best US OPEN Finish: Finalist (2014)

@MariaJoseVargasParada

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Rhonda RAJSICH LPRT #5 Date of Birth: October 7, 1978 (age: 40)Place of Birth: Phoenix, ArizonaCurrent Residence: Phoenix, ArizonaCollege: Stephen F. Austin StateHeight: 5’ 10”Year Started Playing: 1978Best US OPEN Finish:

4-Time Champion (2003, 2007, 2009 & 2010)

Natalia MENDEZ LPRT #6 Date of Birth: January 28, 1997 (Age: 22)Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, BoliviaCurrent Residence: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCollege: Gabriel Rene MorenoHeight: 5’ 6”Year Started Playing: 2007Best US OPEN Finish: Semifi nals (2017)

@RhondaRocks23

@NataliaMendeze

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Nancy ENRIQUEZ LPRT #7 Date of Birth: October 13, 1986 (age: 32)Place of Birth: Chihuahua, MexicoCurrent Residence: Chihuahua, MexicoYear Started Playing: 2006Best US OPEN Finish: Round of 16 (2017 & 2018)

@NancyEnriquezA

Cristina AMAYA LPRT #8 Date of Birth:

October 28, 1988 (Age: 30)Place of Birth: Cali, Colombia Current Residence:

Cali, ColombiaYear Started Playing:

2005Best US OPEN Finish:

Semifi nals (2014)

@CristiaMayaRBall

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LPRT ’19 -’20 Season ScheduleGrand Slam & Tier 1 Events - Full Schedule at www.lprtour.com

LPRT Rankings (as of 10/1/2019)

DATE: ...................................................................................................................LOCATION:August 23-25, 2019 ...........................................................................San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Paola Longoria def. Maria Jose Vargas 15-13, 15-6

September 6-8, 2019 .......................................................................... Virginia Beach, VirginiaMaria Jose Vargas def. Paola Longoria 7-15, 15-12, 11-4

OCTOBER 2-6, 2019 - UNITEDHEALTHCARE US OPEN ...........Minneapolis, MinnesotaNovember 22-24 ........................................................................................... Chicago, Illinois December 13-15 ..........................................................................................Laurel, Maryland January 10-12 ..................................................................................Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 24-26 .............................................................................. Greenville, South Carolina February 14-16 ...................................................................................... Seattle, Washington February 21-23 ..................................................................................... Guadalajara, Mexico March 6-8 ......................................................................................... Boston, Massachusetts March 20-22 ................................................................................................ Denver, Colorado April 26-28 ...............................................................................................San Antonio, Texas May 13-17 ............................................................................................ Cochabamba, Bolivia May 29-31 ..................................................................................................... Sonora, Mexico June 12-14 ........................................................................................ Overland Park, Kansas

Rank: Player: Points:1 Paola Longoria 23852 Samantha Salas 16143 Maria Jose Vargas 1336.254 Alexandra Herrera 8975 Rhonda Rajsich 8036 Natalia Mendez 631.57 Nancy Enriquez 544.258 Cristina Amaya 494.59 Masiel Rivera 401.2510 Brenda Laime 33011 Adriana Riveros 314.512 Monserrat Mejia 257.7513 Ana Laura Flores 24514 Frederique Lambert 240.515 Casandra Lee 221.2516 Yazmine Sabja 21117 Sheryl Lotts 209.7518 Adrienne Haynes 203.2519 Gabriella Martinez 187.520 Angelica Barrios 170.7521 Carla Munoz 169.7522 Susy Acosta-Mendoza 16023 Maria Rodriguez 143.2524 Kelani Lawrence 120.7524 Michelle De La Rosa 120.7526 Jessica Parilla 10927 Erin Rivera 98.2528 Hollie Scott 84.2529 Jenny Daza 79.75

30 Laura Brandt 74.531 Montse Perez 7232 Valeria Centellas 7033 Denisse Maldonado 59.7534 Jennifer Dering 5034 Ceci Pratt 5036 Micaela Meneses 4237 Cheryl Gudinas 41.538 Romina Rivero 4039 Daniela Rico 38.2540 Carolina Rivera Luque 32.541 Hannah Shnurman 32.2542 Maricruz Ortiz 29.2543 Lucia Gonzalez 2944 Linda Tyler 28.7545 Aime Brewer 2545 Danielle Maddux 2545 Katherine Neils 2548 Marie Gomar 2249 Gabriela Revollo 2049 Andrea Garcia 2049 Melissa Mazuelos 2049 Andrea Quiroga 2049 Camilla Rivero 2049 Nineth Rodriguez 2055 Mary Kirchoff 18.7555 Erika Manilla 18.7555 Ana Kristina Rivera 18.7555 Robin Whitmire 18.75

Rank: Player: Points:

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USA RACQUETBALL

GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT

OF OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

National Co-Sponsors

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US OPEN Media Operations

Jeff Oliver, Media [email protected]

Leo Vasquez, Public Relations [email protected]

Cheryl Kirk, Staff Writer

Twitter: @usopenrb

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