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Vancouver Open: Dubois cruises through the first round

Headed up to Hollyburn for a bit of Women’s First Round action this afternoon, and caught an all-Canadian matchup: Stephanie Dubois, ranked #4 in Canada (World Ranking #164), won in straight sets over Egyptian-born, Toronto-based Heidi El Tabakh (WR #284), 7–5, 6–3.

Up by a set and a break in the second, Stephanie Dubois crunches a forehand winner on the way to a first-round win over Heidi El Tabakh at the 2013 Vancouver Open. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Up by a set and a break in the second, Stephanie Dubois crunches a forehand winner on the way to a first-round win over Heidi El Tabakh at the 2013 Vancouver Open. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.

El Tabakh hits with some serious power, and offered up more than a few impressive winners in the match. Unfortunately for her, on this day she allowed emotions to distract her, double faulting after a long baseline rally and swearing at herself repeatedly during the second set. Dubois, who won the Vancouver Open in 2009, took advantage of El Tabakh’s mood swings, dictating the overall pace of the game and frustrating her opponent with a calm, cool demeanor throughout the match.

More, including more pictures, after the jump.

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