Lauren Davis Takes USTA Pro Circuit Title in Atlanta

JOHN'S CREEK, GA - #1 seed Lauren Davis of Ohio took on #2 seed Alexis King of Florida on a picture perfect Sunday morning in John's Creek, GA to crown the champion of the 2011 Norman Wilkerson Memorial Tournament. This is a USTA 10K Women's Pro Circuit event where mainly young players are trying to win rounds in order to improve their WTA ranking.

According to USTA tournament official Missy Malool, having a #1 and #2 seed meet in the finals of an event like this, "doesn't happen very often."

18-year old Davis withstood a first set barrage of power by King to win the title 1-6, 6-2, 6-2, giving her a second circuit title in three weeks.

A great crowd turned out at The Falls at Autrey Mill Tennis Center to see Davis find the range on her groundstrokes and take down a talented King.

With this victory, Davis should see her ranking climb about 25 spots to around #360 in the world.