Helena Norfeldt triumphed in the all Swedish final of the Ellesse sponsored Irish Women's Open Championship at Castleknock this afternoon.
The 19-year-old overcame the challenge of compatriot Jenny Lindstrom in today’s final, taking the first set 6-3 before losing the second on a tie-break.
The unseeded Swede, ranked a lowly 890th in the world rankings, was never seriously extended in the decider, breaking her opponents serve at will to take the championship comfortably.
Result:H Norfeldt bt J Lindstrom (6-3, 6-7, 6-1).