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• Forexx Dutch Open Squash • 02 to 07 Sep 2008 • Amsterdam •

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TODAY in Amsterdam: Monday 1st
Willstrop Withdraws

James Willstrop has withdrawn from the Forexx Dutch Open Squash 2008, which will take place September 2-7 in the renowned Frans Otten Stadion in Amsterdam.

The 24-year old Englishman rolled his ankle during practice about a week ago and was forced to pull out from mainland Europe’s biggest suuash event after test results showed he made insufficient progress in his recovery.

Due to the withdrewal of the world’s number three, Willstrop’s compatriot Nick Matthew has been elevated to top seed. Dutch ace Laurens Jan Anjema is now seeded second in the PSA 3 star championship in his home country.

revised men's draw

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Steve Cubbins on the way to Amsterdam
 

One day to go before the effective start of the European season, which promises to get off in an entertaining way with the second Forexx Dutch Open.

All of the world's best women and a strong men's field will be vying for the Dutch Open titles over the next week, and with Tommy Berden and the Next Events team lining up plenty of side events and entertainments, the Frans Otten Stadion will be buzzing over the next few days.

Will Nicol David retain her title, or will world champion Rachael Grinham go one better than last year? Will Natalie Grinham, competing under Dutch colours in Amsterdam for the first time, be fired up to claim that number two spot back from big sis? Will Natalie Grainger power her way through the draw as only she can, or will it be the turn of one of a strong English contingent?

In the men's event how will Nick Matthew's shoulder hold up in his first competitive outing for seven months? Can former Amsterdam favourite John White recapture the magic he showed here a few years back? Can LJ Anjema come through a tough draw to make the final again, or will James Willstrop continue his winning ways to spoil the Dutch party?

We'll know the answers soon enough, and we're pretty sure it will be great fun finding out ...


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