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29-Nov, Final:
Delasaux romps to Richmond title
Barry Gifford reports
What a treat to see two top level professionals go at it full on!
The first game pace was at a level unseen in previous matches thus
far in the tournament - fast & furious! Neither player seemed to
show any weakness until the last point of the first game when
Delasaux held what was sure to be a straight forehand drop shot, but
with uncanny strength somehow hit it down the sidewall. Suchde was
caught leaning forwards and guessing wrong for the first time since
point one. This was the turning point of the match.
With the deception continuing from Laurence in the second and third
games Sidd couldn't seem to get control of any rally, being on the
defense.
However, Sidd did keep pressing and despite the lopsided score in
the last two games he had Laurence breathing heavy, making him earn
his 2009 BC Open PSA crown.
On behalf of the squash committee I would like to thank Sport
Central and the Travelodge and the many other sponsors for
supporting this year's championship. Of course, thanks to all the
players who competed; and to all the volunteers and staff for all
their hard work - which without this tournament could not be the
success it was.
We are proud to announce that we raised $500.00 to be split between
our two charities: Anaphylaxis Canada - "helping people live with
life threatening allergies; and Squash BC's 20/20 Fund - "helping
support junior squash in BC".
Congratulations Laurence Delasaux on winning the 2009 BC Open PSA
Championships!
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 BC
Open 2009
24-29 Nov, Richmond, Canada, $10k |
Round One
26 Nov |
Quarters
27 Nov |
Semis
28 Nov |
Final
29 Nov |
[1] David Phillips (Can)
3/0
Thomas Brinkman (Can) |
[1] David Phillips
11-7, 10-4 retired
[5] Eddie Charlton |
[5] Eddie Charlton
11-9, 16-14, 11-5 (54m)
[3] Siddarth Suchde |
[3] Siddarth Suchde
12-10, 11-3, 11-1 (52m)
[Q] Laurence Delasaux |
[5] Eddie Charlton (Eng)
3/0
[Q] Fred Reid (Can) |
[3] Siddarth Suchde (Ind)
3/0
[Q] Justin Todd (Can) |
[3] Siddarth Suchde
11-4, 12-10, 11-7
[7] Lewis Walters |
[7] Lewis Walters (Eng)
11/9, 11/9, 11/7
Salvador Martinez (Mex) |
[Q] Anthony Graham (Eng)
3/0
[7] Tyler Hamilton (Can) |
[Q] Anthony Graham
11-6, 12-10, 12-10
[4] Neil Hitchens |
[4] Neil Hitchens
11-6, 11-5, 11-6 (29m)
[Q] Laurence Delasaux |
Dave Glass (Can)
3/0
[4] Neil Hitchens (Eng) |
Jethro Binns (Wal)
11-7, 11-4, 11-7
[8] Matthew Serediak (Can) |
Jethro Binns
11-5, 11-5, 11-6
[Q] Laurence Delasaux |
[Q] Laurence Delasaux (Eng)
11-4, 18-16, 11-3
[2] Mike Corren (Aus) |
28-Nov, Semis:
Barry Gifford reports
Suchde v Charlton: Right from the gecko these two combatants
were in it for the long haul. Both players showed great
sportsmanship by giving the opposition a point/let on questionable
calls - good character is rare in competitive sports these days --
well done men! Each player rallied down the backhand wall with shots
that seemed magnetized to the side wall - the only difference seemed
to be a cracking crosscourt wide from the Indian (Sidd).
In the 3rd Charlton (Eddie) seemed to have enough of it, going for
the
occasional drop after a 30+ hit rally, to the crowds great
anticipation -
patience & fitness wins the day for India!
Delasaux v Hitchens: The All England semi final contrasted
with the other in that when there was an opportunity to drop it was
taken. The precision of Delasoux's shots was uncanny as the crowd
was mesmerized with his wrist flicks.
Laurence nonchalantly snapped his jellyfish-like wrist and stung
Neil every time -- High quality length and short game wins again!
In the post-match interview Mr. Suchde said, "I will be more of an
offensive player in the final...." A good choice, I say, as Delasaux
would most likely be volleying more than unlucky Eddie. Laurence
didn't have much to say in prediction - actions speak louder than
words.
British Columbia is looking forward to an exciting final, after
watching a
great week of squash!
27-Nov, Quarters:
Barry Gifford reports
1st Match: Phillips looked strong up until 5-all in the first
game, until the retrieval of an offensive boast caused him to stress
an ankle injury from the first round. The Canadian tried to stick in
the match with an exceptional lob and drop game, but Eddie picked up
his length game and finished David off with his two-wall boasts -
Phillips retires after two.
2nd Match: Suchde played a patient length game winning
rallies through his superior fitness. Sidd played short shots at the
moment he felt Walters dropping back a bit and Lewis found more tins
on this day - Vancouver's Indian crowd have a new favourite!
3rd Match: In the 2nd and 3rd games it looked as if Graham
was going to take them with game balls in both, but Hitchens stuck
it out and Graham found the tin despite controlling the latter
rallies. Graham gets the second best dive of the night hitting a
gorgeous boast that tickled the front wall hitting the nick - Graham
dives too deep, runs out of air!
4th Match: The best dive for the night came from Binns as he
swan-dived retrieving the ball for unbelievable length, in the
circumstance, and pulled out a winning shot to take the rally. That
seemed to be what Binns needed to do more of against Delasaux whose
exquisite length turns most opponents into pretzels. The pace of
this match was very fast with both players working extremely hard to
about 5-all before Binns seemed to have no more left - Diving for
treasure, not to be found!
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Thanks to Jethro Binns for the results
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