Colwyn Classic: Top Seeds Whitlock & Malliff Set For Final Clash

The finalists of the Colwyn Classic 2023 have been decided in North Wales as both No.1 and No.2 seeds Emily Whitlock and Katie Malliff scored comfortable semi-final victories to set up the final clash.

Home favourite Whitlock was up first as she took on England’s Anna Kimberley for a spot in the final. The World No.22 has been in terrific form in her opening two games and carried that on in the semi-final as she yet again controlled proceedings on court to not give Kimberley any chance to find a way into the match. Kimberley was never able to get above 5 points as Whitlock stormed to victory.

Her final opponent will be another Englishwoman and No.2 seed Katie Malliff, who made light work of France’s Elise Romba to reach her second final of the season. Like Whitlock, Malliff is yet to drop a game in the event and continued that form into the semi-final and again looked strong and sharp to confidently take control of the match and close it out in three games.

Whitlock and Malliff have never met on court before and are sure to play out a close final for the North Wales crowd in Colwyn Bay.

The final starts from 14:00 (UK time) today with live scores available here.

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Colwyn Classic 2023: Results

[1] Emily Whitlock (WAL) bt [3] Anna Kimberley (ENG) 3-0: 11-5, 11-3, 11-4 (27m)

[2] Katie Malliff (ENG) bt [4] Elise Romba (FRA) 3-0: 11-4, 11-6, 11-1 (20m)

Colwyn Classic 2023: Final

[1] Emily Whitlock (WAL) v [2] Katie Malliff (ENG)