Monday, November 7, 2011

Malaysian Squash Superstar Nicol David won a Record Sixth Women's World Open

Malaysian squash superstar Nicol David won a record sixth women's World Open title on 6 November 2011 by defeating England's Jenny Duncalf at Luxor Theatre, Rotterdam. With this victory David surpassed Sarah Fitz-gerald's record five world titles. She won her first world title in Hong Kong in 2005.

Nicol defeated world No. 2 Jenny Duncalf of England 11-2, 11-5, 11-0 in just 29 minutes in the final of the World Open. David was five points ahead before Duncalf could score at all, won 11 of the first 13 rallies with frightening speed, and hurtled through the third game without losing a rally.

Nicol, who turned pro in 2000, won her other world titles in Hong Kong (2005), Belfast, Northern Ireland (2006), Manchester (2008), Amsterdam (2009) and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (2010).

The world crown won in Rotterdam was also Nicol’s 56th Wispa title and ninth in the year 2011.
It was her 27th win over Duncalf in 29 meetings. Nicol received US$21188 while Duncalf pocketed US$13656. Nicol David was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her outstanding accomplishments.

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