Nugent dismisses defending champion Norfeldt

THE Ellesse Women’s Irish Open Championship entered its second day at Castleknock yesterday with Karen Nugent capturing the admiration of all during a rain interrupted day.

She may have taken three hours 10 minutes to complete her match but it was well worth it for she dismissed defending champion Helena Norfeldt of Sweden 3-6 6-4 7-5.

Nugent polished off her opponent in rare style, breaking Norfeldt’s serve in the 12th game of the final set two-love. The Swede was frustrated not only by the wet court but Nugent’s more adventurous game and she significantly double faulted on match point.