Catriona Casey's title credentials were truly tested today but the Ballydesmond woman showed her fighting characteristics to seal her 4th consecutive All-Ireland Ladies 60x30 Singles title with a 21-18, 21-12 win over Martina McMahon.
'I had to fight for it, and it means a lot to win!'
In an absorbing contest of real quality, Casey raced to a 9-0 lead before being pulled back to 9-9. McMahon's long range killing was a joy to watch, and she held an 18-16 lead. But the ever clinical Casey fought back to seal the first 21-18, despite being down 18-16 and under severe pressure.
Game two saw Martina start the better, racing into an 8-3 lead, but Casey pulled it back and the girls went tit for tat for long periods, with scores eventually levelled at 12-12. A series of gruelling rallies saw both girls feel the effects and tire, but it was Casey who made the surge for the finish and sealed victory 21-12 in a brilliant match.
Going by today, this could be a very interesting rivalry over the coming years!
MyClubShop.ie All-Ireland Ladies 60x30 Singles Final 2015:
- Cork (Catriona Casey) dft Limerick (Martina McMahon) 21-18, 21-12