Semi-finals for two West Aussies in the Fours
A mixed day on the greens for WA today, with Laura Butler’s outstanding performance in this year’s Australian Open Women’s Singles coming to an end at the hands of perhaps the greatest female player in the world at the moment, Kelsey Cottrell.
Butler played an outstanding match, forcing Cottrell to play to a very high standard to get the win. A couple of crucial results went against Butler, and that was enough to create a gap she simply couldn’t bridge.
In the women’s fours, Kristina Krstic’s powerhouse crew of Ellen Ryan, Ellen Falkner and Brianna Smith continued their winning way, booking a place in tomorrow’s semi-final, while Butler also advanced alongside Chloe Stewart, Katelyn Inch and Olivia Cartwright. With the two teams in opposite sides of the draw, there’s still a chance for both to make the final.
The Women’s Fours semi-final draw is right here
In the Over 60’s events, just one West Aussie pair remain. Lisa Featherby and Linda Warburton remain in the quarter-finals of the Over 60s Women’s Pairs following a one shot victory in the final game of the day, defeating the talented pairing of Sharyn Renshaw and Beth Quinlan.
Check out the Over 60s Women’s Pairs draw here
Callum Alberti was impressive in his section of the Under-18’s Boys’ Singles winning all three matches, 21-17, 21-12, 21-10, against quality opposition to advance to the knockouts, and will play again tomorrow.
More action tomorrow…
In addition to the players mentioned above, there’s still plenty of opportunity to watch some great bowls tomorrow. With the potential of some schedule changes due to players being in multiple events, finals of all events will be played tomorrow and Friday, with some of the greats of the sport on show.
Want to Watch?
The action expands to the television for the final two days of the Australian Open. You’ll be able to view tomorrow’s Women’s Singles final and Men’s Pairs final live on 7two, Fox Sports and Kayo. The Men’s Pairs final commences at 9.30am Perth time, and the Women’s Singles will be played following that match.
For other finals, you can view Bowls Australia’s Rinkside Live coverage on the Bowls Australia Facebook page and the Youtube channel.
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All the latest results and news can be viewed here on the official Australian Open website.
You can also look at all the results and upcoming draws throughout the event right here on the BowlsLink results portal.
