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Ormond Wins Canadian University Championship
Freshman drops just three games in final match.
Taylor Ormond won the Canadian University Championship on Saturday.

Taylor Ormond won the Canadian University Championship on Saturday.

July 30, 2008

ONTARIO, Canada - Baylor freshman Taylor Ormond won the 2008 Canadian University Championship final on Saturday afternoon at the Rexall Centre.

The event features 16 of the brightest college stars in the country. A total of eight male and eight female athletes qualified for the tournament by winning regional playdowns contested throughout the summer in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec.

Ormond, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, emerged victorious to collect her first university national championship. She made quick work of her opponent, Montreal's Stephanie Roy, dropping only three games en route to a 6-1, 6-2 victory.

"I feel like I played well for the whole tournament," said Ormond. "My forehand and serve were very effective which always gives me a big advantage."

Ormond got off to a quick start taking a 4-1 lead in the first set. Following a three-hour rain delay, Ormond picked up right where she left off, keeping momentum to finish the set 6-1. She did not lose serve throughout the entire match, and cruised to a comfortable 6-1, 6-2 win.

"I've been back in Waco for about a month now and have been working a lot on my game," said Ormond. "I've been working a lot on my serving and backhand. The time off has been good and I am 100% rested and ready for the college season."