Samoan tennis player Steffi Carruthers created history last week, becoming the first Pacific Oceania player to win a professional tournament.
Playing in the ITF US$10,000 doubles event at Manzanillo, Mexico, the 22 year old and her Mexican doubles partner, Carolina Betancourt, prevailed in a dramatic third set tie-break in the championship match against the American pairing of Tornado Black and Dasha Ivanova 6-1 4-6 12-10.
Carruthers says finally winning that Championship Point was such an amazing feeling and she will continue to work hard and strive for more success on tour.
She also thanked everyone for the support she is receiving from her tennis family in the Pacific.
Steffi Carruthers (R) and Carolina Betancourt celebrate their doubles win in Mexico. Photo: Facebook / Tennis Samoa
