Last week players arrived in Mauritius where Phoenix hosted the nations first ever professional Women’s tournament. The tournament offered $25,000 in prize money and attracted entrants from a number of highly WTA ranked players including Anastasia Yakimova from Belarus, Patricia Mayr from Austria and Britain’s Katie O’Brian all of whom have participated in Fed Cup.

The final was a tense encounter between Anastasia Yakimova and Patricia Mayr, currently ranked 108 and 121 respectively, with Mayr forced to retire in the third set resulting in Yakimova taking her end of year title, winning 36 62 10.

African player, Mauritius Marinne Giraud attended the sem-final of this event and presented a very good tennis level.

She has commented following her semi-final match « "I played very well in the 1st set but Anastasia is a very good player and her tactics worn me out physically. I wish to congratulate her and wish her best of luck for the finals. But I had a wonderful tournament by winning against two better ranked players than me. I wish to thank my family, coach and the spectators for their wonderful support during the whole week. I look forward for the next tournament"

Anastasia Yakimova (BLR)