Malaysia sure of a final slot
Published on: Friday, October 20, 2017
Kuala Lumpur: Two Malaysian players will face off in the men's singles semi-finals Friday to assure the country of a final slot in the 2017 Malaysian Open Squash Championships at the National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil.In the quarter-finals, national junior champion, Ivan Yuen subdued compatriot Sanjay Singh Chal in straight sets, 12-10, 11-5, 11-3 at Nicol David Arena. Tournament fourth seed Ivan will be meeting another national player Ng Eain Yow in the semi-finals Friday.
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Ng defeated sixth seed Mazen Gamal of Egypt 13-11, 3-11, 11-6,11-1.Ivan believed it would be a tough match against Ng as both were out to snag the berth to the final. "He is a superb national player. I will focus on my game and do not want to be unduly pressured tomorrow," he told reporters.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Meanwhile Ng said he had cleared an important hurdle to ensure the national squad maintained its presence in the championships. – Bernama
