Rockville's Tom Bixler cruised through the singles at the just concluded Harrisburg Open, easily defeating former champ Bobby Cozzilio 6-2, 6-1 in Sunday's final. Tom didn't drop a set in his run through the draw. He topped Wes McCollum in the semis, who beat John Dixon in a tough three-setter Friday night to advance.
Rockville players fared well in the tournament. Bill Spinner won the mixed doubles with partner Nancy Opilo, toppng Allie McDonald and Len Biko 6-1, 6-3. They outlasted Steve Haas and Maral Vartan in a long match Saturday night, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2. That set up a semi-final match against Rockville's Brian Perry and partner Linda Till, Spinner/Opilo winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-2.
Spinner and partner George Hoffman advanced to the men's doubles final by besting Craig Mathias and Ryan Mellinger, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the semis. They lost the men's doubles final to Bobby and Chris Cozzilio in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
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