The two Malaysians Nicol David and Azlan Iskandar made it a good day for the home fans in Kuala Lumpur. The victories in the finals have been contrasting. Iskandar was all time in control over qualifier Tarek Momen, while David has been under massive pressure. Her opponent, the no.2 of the world Jenny Duncalf fought 72 minutes before David claimed her 6th successive Malaysian Open title. After 2004 and 2007 Iskandar won his 3rd title and earned his 1st PSA victory of the year.
Nicol David (pic ri) and Azlan Iskandar (pic le) kept hopes alive in the Malaysian Open, when both took straight games quarter-final victories. World no.1 Nicol David, looking for her sixth successive title, eased in 29 minutes to an 11-4, 11-4, 11-8 w…
Momen took out no. 1 contender Shorbagy!
The Egyptian Tarek Momen (pic) was the star of the semi-finals at the Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur, when he came back from 1-2 games down to beat top-seed compatriot Mohamed El Shorbagy on extra points in the final game. In tomorrow’s final Momen wil…
David and Shorbagy heading Malaysian Open!
The Cimb Malaysian Open is the next event to come on world tour. With Nicol David, Ong Beng Hee and Azlan Iskandar Malaysian home hopes are shared between the women’s and the men’s draw. While David is seeded to win her 6th consecutive Malaysian Open t…
European Champion: Jenny Duncalf
New European Women’s Champion is the English top-seed Jenny Duncalf (pic front). After being two game ahead against Dutch former World Champion Vanessa Atkinson (pic back), Atkinson fought back to equal. In the decider Duncalf had the better start and …
Al Mezayen kept home hopes alive!
After Annie Au took the women’s crown in Kuwait, the men are still fighting for the title of the Jena Real Estate Open Champion. The quarter-finals produced two upsets and kept home hopes alive while Kuwait’s Abdullah Al Mezayen (pic) had four games …
