David Palmer (AUS) beat Thierry Lincou (FRA) 11-9, 3-11, 11-8, 6-11, 11-9 in the 3rd round of the World Open 2011 (photo: SquashSite) Australia’s 2 times World Champion David Palmer (pic ri) had the better end in an epic encounter of 96 minutes as he beat 2004 World Champion Thierry Lincou pic le, (FRA) 11-9, 3-11, 11-8, 6-11, 11-9 in the 3rd round of the World Open in Rotterdam.
In the 2nd match of today’s 1st session Karim Darwish (EGY) eased through into the quarters as he beat Spaniard Borja Golan 11-9, 11-7, 11-1. In the 2 women’s matches Mexican Samantha Teran downed 3rd seed Rachael Grinham (AUS) after coming back from one game down to take the 4-11, 11-2, 11-3, 12-10 victory. Indian girl Dipika Pallikal beat Egyptian qualifier Kanzy Emad El-Defrawy in straight games (11-6, 11-7, 11-7).
