Kate Fahey v Judit Castillo at the Toys "R" Us PPA Finals

Added: 2026-05-11

[00:00:07]Point >> one zero point. Couple of freebies from Fehee.

[00:00:30]Two Z out >> 02.

[00:01:01]I think uh Castillo might have given a call to Fehey right there.

[00:01:10]One ball did look a little bit long and wide on the left side of the court.

[00:01:22]One, two.

[00:01:26]>> Serve from Fee. He approaches with ease, then down the line. What a setup there.

[00:01:32]Goes wide with the serve.

[00:01:35]>> So smooth with that, too.

[00:01:40]Who two point >> 32 two point >> picking it up in that category of her game. That will force an early timeout here from you.

[00:02:19]>> Could be a match in the final if Jansen can knock out Buckner. going to fade to get through Castile here.

[00:02:27]>> Two four point >> and that's a good way to start doing it.

[00:02:43]I mean Castillo has to kind of keep up the pressure no matter what. She's got to move forward. And I did talk to Castile a little bit before and she'd said that. I know. Got to move in. I'm probably gonna get past sometimes, but I still like to do it.

[00:02:55]>> Yeah, I agree with that.

[00:03:05]>> Forehand side giving Castillo some trouble early.

[00:03:08]>> Yeah, she's just uh not quite getting there. A little too open when she's trying to strike the ball.

[00:03:20]43.

[00:03:28]>> Nice close for fee.

[00:03:31]Getting to the net first. Heavy serving.

[00:03:33]Lots of good depth.

[00:03:35]>> Fehey is on it early. I >> mean, this is her tournament to lose essentially. But I mean with that waters out of the way, >> this is a great event for Kate Fay and she's playing like it.

[00:03:52]>> Nice. There's the footwork on display for Castillo.

[00:03:56]>> Fantastic shot selection there.

[00:03:59]>> Born in Spain, started playing tennis at the age of 12, but also has a big soccer background.

[00:04:07]See in the footwork >> wow >> fight out >> quick little ride off the tape. Smiles from Castillo and Kate Fehee fully committed to the backhand side of the court on Castillo.

[00:04:52]53 point >> 63 >> just obliterating that backhand corner once again is Fehee lopsided in favor of Kate Fehee.

[00:05:38]>> What a point though.

[00:05:40]>> And and even though Fee lost that point though, my favorite, she's on that run and is able to hit such a fantastic slice backhand right there.

[00:05:49]I mean, amazing shot selection and control on a run like that.

[00:06:08]>> Sailing out on the sideline there prior to that shot. Castillo might be ruminating on that.

[00:06:19]Super tough. And you really have to make that decision, too, because you have win factors. Very good chance balls curve in when you maybe normally wouldn't.

[00:06:31]>> Step three, >> point.

[00:06:42]I mean, Fehe is just playing so I mean, just this whole week just been playing so controlled, steady, really within herself.

[00:06:51]>> 83 out on the backand volley.

[00:07:06]Behe two points away from a game one victory.

[00:07:13]93 >> point.

[00:07:20]>> That'll help her get there.

[00:07:21]>> Yeah. Game point.

[00:07:27]>> 10 three.

[00:07:38]>> Wow. point game.

[00:07:39]>> Best and cleanest point of game one for Kate Fehee. To another final >> consistent theme for Fehee this year.

[00:07:53]>> Nice start there for Castillo. Need more of that. And what else would you like to see better from Castillo?

[00:07:59]>> I mean, really, it's just that execution. Fehey has been the one that's been able to get to the net more and kind of control the points. And Castillo just has to go for it a little bit more.

[00:08:09]keep her on the move.

[00:08:17]>> And also like right there at least those balls were a little loopier. I what I like about Castillo's game is her ability to change her spins and she's very thoughtful uh especially her match with Brooke Buckner the other day very much so and that's the kind of stuff I'd like to see see from her.

[00:08:52]two zero.

[00:09:00]>> Fight out.

[00:09:02]>> Ball was deep. Castillo has two line reviews to utilize.

[00:09:07]She wants to question the call.

[00:09:11]How about earning her position, too?

[00:09:13]Started 2026 ranked number 12 to UIC Castillo.

[00:09:18]>> Work her way up four spots to qualify.

[00:09:29]Wow, >> what a point from >> I mean even that first approach shot, it was a lot of pace was taken off of that and a great response too from Castillo.

[00:09:45]>> One, two point Two, two.

[00:10:27]Wow.

[00:10:29]>> Couple of heavy volleys. Full extension, crosscourt angle, full control from Fehee. Another look at it here.

[00:10:37]>> I mean, she took her time so well on these strokes, too. Just didn't rush.

[00:10:43]Very, very at ease, really.

[00:10:49]>> 32 point.

[00:10:56]>> They'd serve again.

[00:10:58]>> Championship Sunday >> just completely went the other wrong way quickly.

[00:11:11]>> And that that is definitely showing you F. He's in control. Castillo's kind of guessing a lot >> where she's going.

[00:11:23]out.

[00:11:28]>> Sneaking from Tama on Carvana Grandstand Court looking to catch up >> to Zane Ford. Possibly earn the sweep, keep posted on the score line.

[00:11:45]>> Much better point from Castillo there.

[00:11:47]Just keeping those balls a little bit deeper, a little bit lower.

[00:11:58]>> 35.

[00:12:12]>> Oh, nice choice. Could have went ATP, but instead went over the net. with the heavy angle.

[00:12:18]>> Really good point there.

[00:12:21]Even just even when Fehe is losing the point, >> Castillo has to do so much to get to there with how she's playing right now.

[00:12:34]Four five >> point timeout receiver 55.

[00:13:02]Gosh, >> I just love how Fehee, every time Castillo is getting into the net, Fee is challenging her very often and working her way in as well. She's taking really just short, compact strokes and taking so much time away.

[00:13:28]>> Too much there for Kate Fee. And how about the fight of Udick Castillo? She was 0 and2 through the first two rounds of pool play. Lost to Caitlyn Christian in straits. Lost to Brook Buckner in three. Had to beat Zoe Wong to have a chance with the point differential.

[00:13:55]>> I mean her drive is absolutely there.

[00:13:57]that kind of she's got that fighter mentality which is you know the same thing as Fahhee they're both very driven out there on the court which >> huge part of their success >> 65 Baby just not wanting Castillo to get any more ahead of her right now.

[00:14:34]>> 56 point Pick six >> point.

[00:15:08]>> Just huge pressure into the back hand of CO there.

[00:15:27]76 >> point.

[00:15:47]out.

[00:15:48]>> She'll take that ball. Fe kind of lets go, but that wind just brings it right down.

[00:15:58]>> 68 >> left. I'll recall >> the tape >> 68 >> serve here for Castillo >> huge.

[00:16:30]>> That's better ball movement as well.

[00:16:33]I think I do think there's a little bit of her inviting fee to the net right now.

[00:16:43]>> 78.

[00:17:02]chips it wide and Castillo ties it at eight.

[00:17:05]>> Those were tough balls. Behe driving at Castillo >> and by a chance it'll be squared off later on today. I'll say that sarcastically. Friends of both players, but >> both players on her bench to start to offer their assistance.

[00:17:25]>> Wow.

[00:17:26]>> Time out.

[00:17:27]>> I mean, again, just great adjustments from Fee. Every time Castillo isn't the I mean, most of the time he's really doing a good job just trying to neutralize in different ways and create her own opportunity.

[00:17:45]88 point.

[00:18:01]>> The wheels of Castillo.

[00:18:15]98 >> just one >> after review the rally stands the ball is out of line review one line review remaining one line review remaining will resume play at 108 >> newly implemented at this event and there's a look at the technology no more guessing and >> airing Very efficient, >> keeps play moving, which I think is essential. Accuracy.

[00:18:47]>> Quick pace. Agree.

[00:18:49]>> Good approach. Fehey >> closes the door. Clean sweep on her way to championship Sunday. And what a win for Kate Fehee. On her way to championship Sunday and a big milestone on the line, too. has a chance to collect her seventh career singles title which would surpass Simone Jarim and break the tie for third all time on the list and she is with Ireland Horvette now for more. Kate, you haven't played unit since last October. She fought her way all the way into the semis here at this tournament. What were you expecting coming into this one?

[00:19:24]>> Yeah, I mean first of all congratulations to her for an incredible season. Um she is such a fighter, such a competitor and definitely fitter than us all. So, um, I didn't really know what to expect coming in. I tried to watch as much film as I could. I know it would be a battle and so I'm really really proud of myself. I think I was being aggressive. I think I was trying to dictate play as much as I could. So, so really really happy and and also thank you to everybody cheering for me. Um, you guys come day in and day out and it's going to be an incredible weekend.

[00:19:50]So, thank you. Kate Annalise is out of the draw tomorrow. Do you feel like this is your tournament? I >> It doesn't feel any different honestly.

[00:19:58]Like I I literally just take it one match at a time. I don't look at draws.

[00:20:01]Um, I find out who I play on the schedule the night before. Um, I really just try to take it point by point and so tomorrow is just going to be another match.

[00:20:08]>> How do you feel going in tomorrow into tomorrow?

[00:20:10]>> I'm just excited. I think, you know, no matter who I play, Leia or Brooke, it's going to be an absolute battle. They're both, you know, my really good friends.

[00:20:16]And so, honestly, I'm happy if if any of us win. So, it's a it's a win-win.

[00:20:20]>> Congratulations, Kate. We'll see you tomorrow. Me, back to you.

[00:20:24]>> Thanks so much. And both Brooke and Leia were at the bench of Kate F.