Castellvi Breezes Past Bradshaw in Opening Qualifying Round

Puerto Rico’s Vilmarie Castellvi took just 50 minutes to eliminate San Diego’s Allison Bradshaw, 6-1, 6-1, in a first-round Acura Classic qualifying match at the La Costa Resort and Spa.

Despite losing her serve twice, Castellvi controlled the match from start to finish. After winning the first set in 20 minutes, the Puerto Rican won 16 of 18 points in jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the second set.

At 5-1, Castellvi broke Bradshaw at love to end the match, which took place on Stadium Court.

Castellvi advances to the final qualifying round where she will play Marion Bartoli of France.

• Castellvi is ranked 155 in the world.
• Castellvi has represented Puerto Rico in Fed Cup play.
• Castellvi played four years of collegiate tennis at the University of Tennessee
• Bradshaw, ranked 354, gained entry into the qualifying draw as an alternate when eighth-seeded Lindsay Lee-Waters withdrew with a viral illness.
• Bradshaw achieved a career-high singles ranking of 102 in June 2001.
• Bradshaw reached the third round of the 2000 US Open.

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