Report for Monday November 26th
Posted by on 27-Nov-2007Categories: News Add Trackback
(photo courtesy Steve Line of squashpics.com)
The first round of the Endurance World Open Bermuda 2007 Squash Championship was completed last night, with four matches on the glass court at Fairmont Southampton.
The #2 seed, Gregory Gaultier of France had an impressive 3 nil win, as did Scotsman, John White, who is reputed to be the hardest hitter in the game, with a recorded speed of 172 miles an hour. He took his match 3 nil at a stroll.
It was almost the complete opposite for #4 seed, James Willstrop of England, who was down 2 games to nil, and 5 nil down in the 3rd game before slowly scrambling his way back into contention against a very classy âLJâ Anjema of the Netherlands. Anjema almost pulled off the first major upset of the championship, but not quite! Willstrop took the 3rd game 11-9, and went on to take the next two, moving him into the next round in what was considered to be the best match of the championship â so far.
The other winner last night was Nick Matthews of England who is considered to be a possible contender for the title, along with fellow countryman, Willstrop.
The 2nd round gets underway at 6pm tonight with four matches at the Fairmont Southampton. Tickets are available at www.boxoffice.com and at the door an hour before starting time.
Roger J. Sherratt, Press Officer, Bermuda Squash Racquets Association
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