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Austrian Open 2013
07-10 Mar, Salzburg $5k |
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  Austrian
Open 2013
06-10 Mar, Salzburg $5k |
Round One
07 Mar |
Quarters
08 Mar |
Semis
09 Mar |
Final
10 Mar |
[1] Chris Ryder (Eng)
11/6, 11/9, 11/0 39 min
Reiko Peter (Sui) |
[1] Chris Ryder
11/6, 11/5, 10/12, 11/2 (73m)
Arthur Gaskin |
[1] Chris Ryder
11/8, 11/4, 11/4 (50m)
[Q] Joel Hinds |
[1] Chris Ryder
11/6, 4/11, 11/9, 11/5
Aqeel Rehman |
Arthur Gaskin (Irl)
9/11, 11/1, 11/6, 11/4
Jakob Dirnberger (Aut) |
Declan James (Eng)
11/4, 11/6, 11/5 42 min
[Q] Joel Hinds (Eng) |
[Q] Joel Hinds
11/5, 11/4, 11/7
[Q] Benjamin Fischer |
[3] Kashif Shuja (Nzl)
12/10, 9/11, 11/13, 11/6, 11/9
[Q] Benjamin Fischer (Sui) |
Alejandro Garbi (Esp)
11/2, 11/9, 10/12, 11/6
[4] Ben Coleman (Eng) |
[4] Ben Coleman
9/11, 11/3, 11/9, 11/5 (90m)
Lucas Serme |
Lucas Serme
12/14, 13/11, 11/8, 3/11, 11/4 (80m)
Aqeel Rehman |
Lucas Serme (Fra)
9/11, 11/5, 11/6, 11/5
[Q] Tim Weber (Ger) |
Aqeel Rehman (Aut)
9/11, 11/3 ,11/7, 11/7 49 min
[Q] Martin Mosnik (Slo) |
Aqeel Rehman
11/2, 11/8, 2/11, 12/10
[2] Clinton Leeuw |
Johan Bouquet (Fra)
11/7, 11/9, 11/7
[2] Clinton Leeuw (Rsa) |
07-Mar, Qualifying Finals:
Benjamin Fischer (Sui) bt Steve London
3/0
Joel Hinds (Eng) bt Andreas Freudensprung (Aut)
3/0
Martin Mosnik (Slo) bt Reuben Phillips (Eng)
3/1
Tim Weber (Ger) bt Sebastiaan Weenink (Ned)
3/2
07-Mar, Qualifying Round One:
Steve London (Eng) - bye
Benjamin Fischer (Sui)
bt
Lukas Gnauer (Aut)
11/8, 11/0, 11/6 (21m)
Andreas Freudensprung (Aut) bt Remo Handl (Sui) 7/11, 13/11,
11/8, 11/2 (50m)
Joel Hinds (Eng) bt Armin Schmelz (Ger)
11/8, 11/6, 12/10
Martin Mosnik (Slo) bt Thomas Messerer (Aut)
11/9, 11/8, 11/5 (23m)
Reuben Phillips (Eng) bt Michael Gäde (Ger)
11/3, 11/4, 14/12
Alexander Harml (Aut) bt Sebastiaan Weenink (Ned)
11/6, 11/3, 11/6
Tim Weber (Ger) - Florent Pontiere (Fr)
11/8, 11/9, 11/6
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Upsets in Salzburg Quarters
The quarter final of the
Austrian Open brought two upsets. Lucas Serme beat number
four seed Ben Coleman 3/1, while organiser and Austrian Champion
Aqeel Rehman beat the number two seed Clinton Leeuw also 3/1.
This means there is only one seeded player left, after Chris
Ryder stayed on top the the Irish number one Arthur Gaskin.
A guaranteed Qualifier in the semis was expected, as Joel Hinds and
Benjamin Fischer met in the quarters. Joel celebrated a clear win in
straight games.
This means the crowd can still celebrate their local favorite Aqeel,
when he will meet the young Frenchman Lucas Serme. Both had a very
tough match earlier on.
The other semifinal will be an all-english affair between top seed
Chris Ryder and Joel Hinds.
The semis start at 19h local time
Round One in Salzburg
Aqeel Rehman reports
The first day of the Austrian Open in Salzburg started with a major
upset as Swiss Qualifier Benjamin Fischer beat number 3 seed
Kashif Shuja from New Zealand 3/2. The Kiwi cam back from one game
down to take the lead with 2/1. However Benjamin fought back and won
the fifth game 11/9
Another qualifier was able to proceed. In an all-english battle, Joel
Hinds found the better end against Declan James and won 3/0.
One of the longest matches of the evening was Ben Coleman
agains Alejandro Garbi. A lot of Let-request streched the game as
well. Finally Ben went through to the quarters after a 3/1 win.
Local Wildcard entry Jakob Dirnberger seemed to be able to cause an
upset as well. After a great start, the Salzburg born Jakob took the
first game against Irish number one Arthur Gaskin. He was
able to turn the match to end denied the crowd and won 3/1.
Therefore organiser and local star Aqeel Rehman was able to
heal the wounds a bit. After a slow start against Slovenian Champion
Martin Mosnik, the six-time Austrian Champion Aqeel stepped up and
made the crowd happy with a 3/1 win.
He now faces the South African number two seed Clinton Leeuw,
who seems to be in great shape after a 3/0 win against Johan Bouquet
from France.
Also the top seed Chris Ryder eased pass Reiko Peter.
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Austrian Open 2013
Preview from Aqeel Rehman
For the ninth time in a row, world ranking points will be to earn in
the Tenniscourt Süd in Salzburg, Austria. Formerly called ‘Salzburg
Open’ it will be the the fourth year of the Austrian Open in this
venue.
Many Thanks go to our sponsors Mc Donald’s Hallein, Elektro Ausweger,
Wilson, Generali, Sport Union Salzburg, Salzburg Sports Council and
Restaurant Bella Vita as well as to all our host families providing
accommodation for the players.
The Austrian Open this year feature a strong field of seven top 100
players with former world number 33 Chris Ryder from England being
top seed. Second seed Clinton Leeuw from South Africa, current
number 86 will be his toughest opponent on paper. Though the
Austrian Champion and current world number 92 Aqeel Rehman will try
to cause upsets in his home club too.
The local supporters will see a second Salzburg born player in the
main draw. Jakob Dirnberger has received the wildcard for this event
and can count on the home crowd behind his back.
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