Toulouse-Balma ITF: Kenny De Schepper finally returns to the big cup
The member of the US Colomiers Kenny De Schepper was crowned today by dominating the Vietnamese Nam Hoang Ly (6-3, 6-3).
He had been waiting for this for nearly six years! More exactly since September 4, 2016 and his coronation on clay at the Challenger of Como (Italy). “Oh yes, it’s good for morale to finally regain a title”, confided the Habs Kenny De Schepper (532nd in the world), today, at the Balma League Center, after his victory in the final (6- 3, 6-3) against the Vietnamese Nam Hoang Ly (568th).
On his second match point (opposing fault with a backhand in the net), the US Colomiers player even dropped his racket, before pointing the finger at his columérin “fan club”. “It’s been a very long time since I felt so good. Moreover, I often train here. So, winning on this center court, it gives a special flavor”, continued the former 62nd in the world (in 2014), which nevertheless remained on a quarter and a half won in three sets (more than two hours of combat each time).
Nine aces and 82% points won on his first ball
“But this Sunday, as soon as I woke up, I felt good. Enough to approach this final with a certain confidence. I had never played against this opponent. However, I had come across him in the last two weeks at the Créteil tournaments and Poitiers. I knew he was very consistent. There were long exchanges. But I didn’t often crack the first one. And once again, I was able to rely on a good quality of service “, summed up the left-hander, author of nine aces, with 82% of points won on his first ball.
After this eighth title on the pro circuit, the Haut-Garonnais will agree to a week of training. Its recovery is scheduled for April 4, in Spain, on the clay court of Reus (ITF $25,000).