Women’s Finals: The Young Egyptian’s Smooth Victory

The young Egyptian, sitting just one rank below Ireland’s Hannah Craig in the World Rankings, commenced the match with determination, securing victory in just under 8 minutes over two consecutive games with identical scores of 11-5. The two female players displayed contrasting styles, with Craig relying on powerful straight drives featuring distinct follow-throughs, while Hani redirected them with her signature cross-courts. Although Craig fought valiantly in the last game, she was ultimately defeated by Hani with a score of 11-9. Habiba Hani from Alexandria emerged victorious, leaving the court proudly as the Winner of the SACC Costa Rica Open 2023!

Habiba Hani vs Hannah Craig (11-5, 11-5, 11-9)