2011 Copa Itaú
Encyclopedia
The 2011 Copa Itaú was a professional tennis
tournament played on clay courts. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the 2011 ITF Women's Circuit
. It took place in Asunción
, Paraguay
between 14 and 20 November 2011.
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Daniela Degano Florencia di Biasi Ulrikke Eikeri
Liz Tatiane Koehler Bogarin Agustina Lepore Linda Mair Guadalupe Moreno Luciana Sarmenti
The following player received entry from a Lucky Loser spot: Ofri Lankri
Romana Tabak def. 
Florencia Molinero
, 6–1, 6–0
Julia Cohen
/
Tereza Mrdeža def. Mailen Auroux
/ María Irigoyen
, 6–3, 2–6, [10–5]
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
tournament played on clay courts. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the 2011 ITF Women's Circuit
2011 ITF Women's Circuit
The 2011 ITF Women's Circuit is the 2011 edition of the second tier tour for women's professional tennis. It is organised by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the WTA Tour...
. It took place in Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
between 14 and 20 November 2011.
Seeds
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
Julia Cohen Julia Cohen Julia Cohen is an American tennis player playing in the ITF Women's Circuit.On November 29, 2010, she reached her highest WTA singles ranking of 153, and on September 12, 2011, her highest doubles ranking of 208.... |
171 | 1 |
| Argentina |
Florencia Molinero Florencia Molinero Florencia Molinero is a professional Argentine tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is 235, which she reached on June 8, 2009. Her career high in doubles is 179, which she reached on April 26, 2010... |
193 | 2 |
 Paraguay |
Verónica Cepede Royg Verónica Cepede Royg Verónica Cepede Royg is a professional Paraguayan tennis player and a constant member of the Paraguay Fed Cup team. On June 6, 2011, she reached her highest WTA singles ranking of 318 whilst her best doubles ranking was 389 on the same date.-ITF Circuit finals:-Singles finals: 12 :-Doubles finals:... |
237 | 3 |
 Brazil |
Vivian Segnini Vivian Segnini Vivian Segnini is a Brazilian professional tennis player. As of 10 October 2011, Segnini is ranked World No. 278. She is currently the highest ranked Brazilian player.- Singles 12 :- Doubles 10 :... |
282 | 4 |
| Argentina |
María Irigoyen María Irigoyen María Irigoyen is an Argentine tennis player. As of August 1, 2011, she is ranked Argentine No. 3. She has played for Argentina Fed Cup team since 2008.- ITF Circuit singles wins :- ITF Circuit singles runner–ups :... |
310 | 5 |
| Croatia |
Tereza Mrdeža | 318 | 6 |
 Austria |
Tina Schiechtl Tina Schiechtl Tina Schiechtl is a professional Austrian tennis player. On September 25, 2006, she reached her highest WTA singles ranking of 230.-External links:... |
330 | 7 |
| Argentina |
Vanesa Furlanetto | 331 | 8 |
- 1 Rankings are as of November 7, 2011.
Other Entrants
The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: Jazmín Britos Camila Giangreco Campiz Montserrat González Isabella RobbianiThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Daniela Degano Florencia di Biasi Ulrikke Eikeri
Ulrikke Eikeri
Ulrikke Eikeri is a Norwegian tennis player. As of 22 August 2011, she is ranked World No. 531 and is the highest ranked Norwegian female player. Eikeri has won four ITF Circuit titles in singles and five in doubles. She has also played for Norway Fed Cup team, with the record of 12–5 in singles...
Liz Tatiane Koehler Bogarin Agustina Lepore Linda Mair Guadalupe Moreno Luciana Sarmenti
The following player received entry from a Lucky Loser spot: Ofri Lankri
Singles
Romana Tabak def. Florencia MolineroFlorencia Molinero
Florencia Molinero is a professional Argentine tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is 235, which she reached on June 8, 2009. Her career high in doubles is 179, which she reached on April 26, 2010...
, 6–1, 6–0
Doubles
Julia CohenJulia Cohen
Julia Cohen is an American tennis player playing in the ITF Women's Circuit.On November 29, 2010, she reached her highest WTA singles ranking of 153, and on September 12, 2011, her highest doubles ranking of 208....
/
Tereza Mrdeža def. Mailen AurouxMailen Auroux
Mailen Auroux is an Argentine tennis player. As of 26 April 2010, she is ranked World No. 346 in singles and No. 469 in doubles...
/
María IrigoyenMaría Irigoyen
María Irigoyen is an Argentine tennis player. As of August 1, 2011, she is ranked Argentine No. 3. She has played for Argentina Fed Cup team since 2008.- ITF Circuit singles wins :- ITF Circuit singles runner–ups :...
, 6–3, 2–6, [10–5]