Post British Open—Nick’s nasty knock
Posted by Alan Thatcher in Alan Thatcher, British Open 2009, News, Tournaments on 17. Sep, 2009 | Comments
BY Alan Thatcher Nick Matthew had a rude awakening just a few hours after beating James Willstrop to win his second British Open title, a knock on his hotel room door by a team of drug testers! Nick’s posting on his Facebook page said: “Can you believe it—doping control knocked on my door for a [...]
British Open Women’s Finale
Posted by Arthur in Arthur Curran, British Open 2009, News, Tournaments on 15. Sep, 2009 | 2 Comments
Rachael Grinham (AUS) (2) vs. Madeline Perry (IRL) (5)
So now we come to the end of this long week awaiting this final between two of the oldest players on the circuit (and I know they will not mind me saying so).
Luck of the Irish!
Posted by Arthur in Arthur Curran, British Open 2009, News, Tournaments on 14. Sep, 2009 | Comments
Women’s Semi Finals Result Summary:
Madeline Perry (IRE) (5) bt Alison Waters (ENG) (3) 10/12, 11/8, 11/7, 11/9 (63m)
Rachael Grinham (AUS) (2) bt. Jenny Duncalf (ENG) (4) 11/8, 11/7, 8/11, 11/6 (48m)
Click to read the full account of the matches!
Madeline a strong force in the Quarters
Posted by Nicol David in British Open 2009, Nicol David, The Stars, Tournaments on 13. Sep, 2009 | 5 Comments
It’s the women’s chance now to get on the glass court and felt good to be on there again. Madeline and I were working the court in the beginning of the first game with nothing too outrageous but just getting our bearings right around the court. I took advantage on certain opportunities at the end [...]
To the Glass Court for the Quarter Finals!
Posted by Arthur in Arthur Curran, British Open 2009, News, Tournaments on 12. Sep, 2009 | Comments
Surprise upset in the Quarter Finals, click to read about it here.
Rachel Grinham (AUS) (2) vs. Laura Massaro (ENG) (6)
Jenny Duncalf (ENG) (4) vs. Vanessa Atkinson (NED) (8)
Alison Waters (ENG) (3) vs. Donna Urquhart (AUS) (Q)
Nicol David (MAS) (1) vs. Madeline Perry (IRL) (5)
First round encounter with Lauren Briggs
Posted by Nicol David in British Open 2009, Nicol David, The Stars, Tournaments on 12. Sep, 2009 | Comments
I was keen to get on court today for my first round match against Lauren Briggs from England. Things were going well for me the moment the match started. I knew that Lauren is known for getting everything back and keeping the rallies in play so I had to be ready for that.
Some of my shots [...]
