Egyptian teen beats Nicol in Hong Kong
Published on: Sunday, August 28, 2016
Kuala Lumpur: Reigning world junior champion, Nouran Gohar of Egypt has spoiled Malaysia's squash queen Datuk Nicol David's birthday joy when she defeated her in the semi-finals of the 2016 Hong Kong Open squash championship Saturday.The 18-year-old fifth seeded stormed into the final after knocking out Nicol who turned 33 Friday, with a 11-9, 11-7, 11-13 and 11-9 win after a 57-minute battle."I can't believe it, it's like a dream. I came here with no expectation, but to beat Nicol, she's a legend," she said in the tournament Twitter today.ADVERTISEMENT Yesterday, Gohar created the biggest upset when she knocked out world number two Laura Massaro of England 11-8, 11-9, 8-11, 8-11, 14-12 in 80 minutes.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Gohar will be meeting Amanda Sobhy of the United States of America (USA) in the final Sunday.Earlier, Sobhy cruised into the finals after creating another big upset by knocking out world number one Nour El Sherbini of Egypt, in straight sets, 12-10, 11-5, 11-6 over 33 minutes. – Bernama