In a thrilling finale to the One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championships, Nicollette Fernandes and Jason-Ray Khalil clinched the Men’s and Women’s singles titles.
In a captivating women’s final, Fernandes, the former world number 19 and 2006 CAC Games gold medallist, showcased her enduring talent against Mary Fung-A-Fat.
While Fung-A-Fat displayed tenacity and skillful drop shots, the 41-year-old Fernandes demonstrated exceptional court coverage, precise shot selection, and powerful backhand drives, ultimately winning in straight sets: 11-5, 11-7, 11-1.
The men’s final provided a similarly intense contest. Khalil overcame a first-game deficit to defeat Shomari Wiltshire 3-1.
Wiltshire took the opening game 11-8, but Khalil responded strongly, winning the next three games 11-6, 11-7, and a closely fought 13-11 to secure his second men’s singles title.
Other notable results:
Emily Fung-A-Fat claimed titles in both the Girls’ U15 and U19 categories.
Zion Hickerson won the Boys’ U15 final.
Demetri Lowe secured the Boys’ U19 title.
Ashley Khalil and Ashley DeGroot won the Women’s Doubles.
Alex Arjoon and Jason-Ray Khalil won the Men’s Doubles.
FULL RESULTS: https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/Presidents-Cup-Squash-2024
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