THE FINAL: NICK MATTHEW v PETER BARKER
Matthew v Barker. No.1 seed v No.4 seed. Two England team-mates, one a world champion at the top of the world rankings, and an opponent who will be trying to follow last night's first career win over James Willstrop with another massive upset tonight.
Stay tuned....
First game to Barker 11-5.
Crowd are going mad. But Matthew fights back in the second to win it11-4. One game all after 40 minutes. Game on.
Solid, intelligent, constructive squash from both players.
Barker began superbly to dominate the first game but Matthew showed just why he is world number one to turn the tables in the second.
Matthew leads 3-0 in the third. The big question is: Can Barker respond?
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Morning everybody. We have a fun-filled programme leading up to this evening's final between world champion Nick Matthew and No.4 seed Peter Barker.
Matthew v Barker. No.1 seed v No.4 seed. Two England team-mates, one a world champion at the top of the world rankings, and an opponent who will be trying to follow last night's first career win over James Willstrop with another massive upset tonight.
Stay tuned....
First game to Barker 11-5.
Crowd are going mad. But Matthew fights back in the second to win it11-4. One game all after 40 minutes. Game on.
Solid, intelligent, constructive squash from both players.
Barker began superbly to dominate the first game but Matthew showed just why he is world number one to turn the tables in the second.
Matthew leads 3-0 in the third. The big question is: Can Barker respond?
Not in this game, he can't. Matthew moves to 8-1 and is turning the screw. Barker is under enormous pressure and making mistakes.
Matthew cruises home 11-1. He's looking like a champion. Barker is doing the chasing and beginning to look ragged.
Matthew maintains his line, length, pressure and precision to power through the fourth. Some amazing retrievals by both players, but there is only going to be one winner.
The world No.1 wins the fourth 11-3 to maintain his grip on the title.
A great week of squash and a superb display from the world champion, retaining his title in style.
Matthew cruises home 11-1. He's looking like a champion. Barker is doing the chasing and beginning to look ragged.
Matthew maintains his line, length, pressure and precision to power through the fourth. Some amazing retrievals by both players, but there is only going to be one winner.
The world No.1 wins the fourth 11-3 to maintain his grip on the title.
A great week of squash and a superb display from the world champion, retaining his title in style.
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Morning everybody. We have a fun-filled programme leading up to this evening's final between world champion Nick Matthew and No.4 seed Peter Barker.
Barker will be full of confidence after gaining his first PSA Tour victory against James Willstrop last night and it promises to be a superb match in our first all-English Canary Wharf final.
6.15pm
Lightning Squash Tournament
Semi-finals: Best of 5 points, ie. first to 3!
Final: Best of 1 point!
Winner: £100
Players:
Peter Marshall – Ex-World No.2 Ernst Young
Paul Taylor – Ex-England Junior International now with Barclays Capital
Jethro Binns – Ex-Welsh International now with SquashSkills.com
Robbie Temple – WR 50 Qualified at 2011 ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic (lost to Peter Barker in the first round)
6.40pm
Unofficial World Record attempt by Jethro Binns of SquashSkills.com to hit figure of eights while standing on a Swiss Ball!!
7.00pm
Drinks break.
7.30pm
Grand Final followed by presentation
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Sad news from Egypt
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Sad news from Egypt
Sad news from Egypt following the death of former top ten player Magdi Saad.
Sara El Noamany writes on Facebook:
I’m in total denial of Captain Magdi Saad’s death. Although I asked many people wishing they would refute it, they all confirmed it. However, I still don’t want to believe it.
That is because he was a phenomenal person inside out. Unfortunately, he didn’t take the position or spotlight he deserved to take in this world because of his modesty, kindness and seriousness. Therefore, I pray he takes it in heaven which is way more crucial for him.
There is a popular quote which says, “ When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. “ Captain Magdy, since you were such a lovable person, I want to tell you that if love could have saved you, you would have guaranteed to live forever.
Before going on court to beat Laurens Jan Anjema to reach the final in Montreal last night, Hisham Ashour responded: “Great words for a great guy, Well said, Sara.”
(From Alan's Blog on www.squashuk.com)
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LIGHTNING ROUND: JETHRO TAKES THE MONEY
Semi-finals:
Jethro Binns beat Paul Taylor
Peter Marshall beat Robbie Temple
Final:
Binns beat Marshall
Binns wins the £100 cash prize!
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Jethro stays on court to establish a world record for hittinbg figure of eights while standing on a medicine ball. He achieves an amazing total of 28.
Great entertainment, incredible skill, and we look forward top see what Jethro can come up with for next year!
See more of Jethro's crazy stunts, including one of him playing squash on a unicycle, on http://www.squashskills.com/
Semi-finals:
Jethro Binns beat Paul Taylor
Peter Marshall beat Robbie Temple
Final:
Binns beat Marshall
Binns wins the £100 cash prize!
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Jethro stays on court to establish a world record for hittinbg figure of eights while standing on a medicine ball. He achieves an amazing total of 28.
Great entertainment, incredible skill, and we look forward top see what Jethro can come up with for next year!
See more of Jethro's crazy stunts, including one of him playing squash on a unicycle, on http://www.squashskills.com/
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