at Ontario Racquet[5] Mazen Hashem (Egy) 3-1 Baptiste Masotti (Fra) 12-10, 8-11, 11-3, 11-8 (56m) The quality of squash in this match was second to none. The first game was all about Baptiste retrieving Mazen’s hold and deception. While it frustrated Mazen he was able to establish some control and started to move Baptiste corner to corner. A few mistakes late in game 1 by Mazen made it close but he was able to pull it out 12-10. Baptiste started the second game going for more winners and this seemed to surprise Mazen who continued to make errors giving up a 7-1 lead. As Baptiste tired he was able to get close but just too many mistakes early on game the game to baptiste 11-8. As the 3rd started you could see Baptiste was suffering from his 5 game match last night as his legs started to give out. Mazen continued his relentless holds and flicks and attacking every volley. As Baptiste tired Mazen was able to take control of the match winning the 3rd 11-3 and 4th 11-8. [3] Diego Elias (Per) 3-0 Borja Golan (Esp) 11-8, 11-8, 11-2 (29m) at Toronto Athletic[4] Joel Makin (Wal) 3-0 Declan James (Eng) 12-10, 11-5, 11-1 Declan had a great start to the first game, up 6-1. Joel fought his way back to take the game 12-10. Both boys fought hard to take the T and impose themselves with lots of volleys. Joel eventually pulled away and took the game 11-5. The third game was all Joel, 11-1. Joel wins the match 3-0 and moves onto the next round. [8] Mathieu Castagnet (Fra) 3-2 Tayyab Aslam (Pak) 11-3, 9-11, 11-1, 8-11, 11-7 Tayyab comes out attacking…Mathieu retrieving everything and not letting anything touch the floor twice. Eventually Tayyab would go for too much and find the tin. 11-3 Mathieu. Tayyab looks like he is finally warmed up and ready to play. He is happy to rally, volley, play fast. He was rewarded for this by taking the second game 11-9, games are tied 1-1. Mathieu came our resolved and determined in the third game and raced to a 9-0 start. From there he never looked back, game Mathieau 11-1. Tayyab came out in the fourth game determined to rally, move the ball and keep with it mentally. He raced to a quick 6-1 lead but Mathieu fought back to level the game at 7-7. Tayyab won the big points at the end of the game, 11-8 Tayyab and the match is tied 2-2. Mathieu raced to a 3-0 lead….Tayyab fought back to 3-3. Mathieu resolved to push goes up 6-4. A few quick errors by Tayyab put Mathieu up and in the driver seat, game 11-7 and match to Mathieu 3-2. at Cambridge Club[1] Tarek Momen (Egy) 3-0 Greg Lobban (Sco) 11-9, 11-8, 11-6 (37m) The match started with both Momen and Lobban exchanging tight length on both sides of the court pushing each other into the back corners of the court. Momen was winning the majority of the exchanges, but some untimely errors in the front court allowed Lobban to exchange point for point. At the end of the first game, Moment, tuned up the heat, edging out Lobban 11-9. The Second and third game saw more mid court pressure from Momen opening up opportuniies for some trademark short winners. In the end the pressure on Lobban was too much to handle, ultimately allowing allowing Momen to take the second and third games 11-8, 11-6. [7] Cesar Salazar (Mex) 3-2 Lucas Serme (Fra) 2-11, 2-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-9 (84m) This was the more anticipated match of the day, as world number 26 Cesar Salazar took on world number 32 Lucas Serme. The first two games were fairly one sided as Serme came out of the gates pushing the pace of play. Appearing to be battling some slight physical discomfort, Salazar gave up the first to games quickly 11-2, 11-2. Salazar, known for his fortitude and strength, dug deep winning the third and fourth games in two extremely physical games 11-7,12-10. In the last game, the two exchanged more physical rallies and traded points all the way to the end of the game. A couple controversial calls and a blood injury stoppage broke up the play at the end of the game. After the stoppage, both players appeared to be able to get back into the game mentally and continue the physical play. Ultimately the patience of Salazar was too much for Serme and took the fifth and deciding game 11-9. at Ten X Toronto[6] Daryl Selby (Eng) 3-1 Ramit Tandon (Ind) 6-11, 11-6, 11-7, 11-7 (46m) [2] Paul Coll (Nzl) 3-0 Nicolas Mueller (Sui) 12-10, 11-5, 11-3 (39m)
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