Madeline Perry ensured her place in the WSA Cayman Islands World Open quarter-finals last night, following a consummate performance against the teenage No.8 seed Nour El Sherbini.
Perry, seeded tenth for the event, got off to a flying start against the higher ranked Egyptian and stormed to a first game lead with Sherbini managing just two points in response. The second game started in similar fashion, with the Irishwoman taking another strong lead, but Sherbini began to get in to the match, chipping away at the deficit to draw level at 9-all. Experience and confidence in her game saw Perry extend her lead to two games, and tied again at 9-all in the third, she claimed a stroke either side of an unforced error from the teenage to book her quarter-final place.
“When we played in the British Open the court was really cold and I knew these conditions would suit me more but I didn’t expect to get a start like that,” Perry told SquashSite after the match. “At 7-0 I had to try to keep my concentration as I knew she’d be coming back into it.
“I’m really pleased to get through here, my form has been a bit up and down but this is the world open and I really like coming here, so I wanted to be able to perform here.”
Perry will face six-time World Champion Nicol David in the quarters, following the top seed continuing to power past her opposition. Her deconstruction of ninth seed Annie Au took just 25minutes, with the Hong Kong interntional managing just eight points in the match.
Round two continues later today from Grand Cayman…
Quarter-finals:
[1] Nicol David (MAS) v [10] Madeline Perry (IRL)
[4] Alison Waters (ENG) v [6] Jenny Duncalf (ENG)
TBC vs TBC
TBC vs TBC
2nd round:
[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [9] Annie Au (HKG) 11-3, 11-2, 11-3 (25m)
[10] Madeline Perry (IRL) bt [8] Nour El Sherbini (EGY) 11-2, 11-9, 11-9 (37m)
[4] Alison Waters (ENG) bt [15] Samantha Teran (MEX) 11-5, 12-10, 11-3 (29m)
[6] Jenny Duncalf (ENG) bt [14] Camille Serme (FRA) 12-10, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8 (58m)
19:45 – [7] Low Wee Wern (MAS) v [12] Kasey Brown (AUS)
20:30 – [3] Laura Massaro (ENG) v [Q] Nicolette Fernandes (GUY)
19:00 – [5] Joelle King (NZL) v [11] Natalie Grinham (NED)
21:15 – [2] Raneem El Weleily (EGY) v [13] Dipika Pallikal (IND)
Congratulations to David Ryan (Sutton) who won the u17 Swiss Open at the weekend – fantastic result.
Seeded at number two, he beat Adrien Grondin of France 3/0 in the Final. Adrien had knocked out the number one seed in the semi’s.12
David now looks to be over last years injury, is obviously training and playing well, and is now ranked number one in the European rankings.
Full results on the Tournament Software website.
Other results:
Venue: Mount Pleasant Squash and Tennis ClubHadrian Stiff, Irish National Coach – will deliver a 1 hour seminar focusing on keeping sessions fresh and interesting for juniors using well thought out lesson plans and reviews. He will also discuss pricing and group structure to ensure high quality sessions.
The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session where Hadrian will answer any of your coaching questions.
All coaches and those interested in squash development are welcome to attend.
This year once again Old Belvedere will host its annual post-Christmas tournament. This year’s event helps celebrate 50 years of Old Belvedere club.
We look forward to seeing you there and wish all players the best of luck.
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In preparation for the British Junior Open 2013 we are hosting a squash camp led by Angus Kirkland (UK CC Level 3), Former world No. 19, Over 20+ years coaching experience) and Derek Ryan (The former Irish No 1 and world No. 7, played 200+ caps for Ireland) and assisted by other coaches as required.
The training will cover: Technical skill, tactical skill, nutrition, strength and conditioning as well as match play
The maximum number of participants is 12 – on a strictly first come first served basis.
Cost: 150 euro
If you wish to sign up to this camp, please send the following details to [email protected] before 19th of December — and include your name, age, contact details (mobile) and ranking.
The weekend of the 30th-2nd December was a busy one for junior squads.
With 27 juniors and their coaches been coached by the national coach, Hadrian Stiff in Cork and National Squads for U11’s to U 17’s under Paul Bell and Graeme Stewart in both the Leinster Cricket Club and Mount Pleasant. A total of 32 juniors were involved in the national squad with some local coaches also attending. Paul and Graeme were very impressed with the new group of U11’s that took part.
Many thanks to Mount Pleasant LTC and Leinster Cricket Club for making their facilities available.
A combined U19’s and ladies only squad will take place in Mount Pleasant on 8th December with Angus Kirkland.
Irish Squash also hosted a junior squad in Cork – in Highfield Manor club last weekend a total of 27 juniors (23 Munster / 4 Connacht) with all sessions running to schedule.
Everyone enjoyed the sessions which were energetic and informative and Hadrian worked with the local coaches throughout the weekend.
Many thanks to all those who travelled for the day to get to the session and especially the parents and coaches who took part and volunteered their time to help – and a big thank you to Highfield Manor for the use of their facilities during the weekend – their generosity in helping with the Junior Development programme and in providing courts makes a huge difference. Thank you.
Henry Gillanders
Junior Secretary
The 2012 Irish Junior Open was played the weekend Friday 23rd – 25th November at Belfast Boat Club and Windsor Tennis Club Belfast. 116 competitors took part travelling from mainland Europe,UK andIreland playing in Girls and Boys category’s U13, 15, 17 and 19.
The U13 Boys competition was won by Adam ReidScotlandclosely followed by Lewis Southward England. The U13 girls was eventually one by the Spanish Number 1 Ingrid Ruiz Anta after a thrilling 5 setter Ellie McVeigh (Ballynafeigh)
Oisin Dunne (Sutton Dublin) came from 2 games down to defeat Richard Hollins from Scotland to win the boys Under 15, with Stephanie Ryan (Sutton Dublin) defeated by the impressive Cristina Gomez Jimenez in the girls U15 section.
The 17 Boys was an allIrelandclash and a great example of quality squash. David Ryan (Sutton Dublin) playedUlster’s Michael Craig (David Lloyds). The match was played over 75 minutes with David winning 3 1 in the end. The Girls was won by Kirsty Lobban (Scotland) with Lowri Roberts’s runner up.
Ireland had more success in the Under 19’s, Sean Conroy ( Leinster) defeated Douglas Macmillan (Scotland) with Breanne Flynn (Sutton Dublin) defeating Alvide Sonja (Norway) in the final.
An excellent weekend of Squash, and many thanks to all the players, parents and supporters for making the Tournament a memorable and successful event.
Arlene McVeigh
Below are some photos of the winners and runners up:
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ESF – European Squash Federation hold annual championships for junior players up to the age of 18. ESF also arrange the European Junior Circuit a series of 23 events across Europe for young squash players.Would you like to take part in the French, Welsh or German Junior Opens during 2013 ?
Please send an email if you are interested on or before the 14th December by clicking here
Calendar for all the Junior ESF events for 2013 can be found here
