Perry and Kennedy to Contest the AJ Bell England Squash Super 8 Final!

Following an intense morning session at the AJ Bell England Squash Super 8, there was still plenty to play for across both men’s and women’s draws in the evening matches. Sarah-Jane Perry and Georgina Kennedy had almost guaranteed their place in Friday’s final with their second wins of the tournament but needed to be on their guard approaching the final matches of their groups. Over in the men’s draw, Declan James and George Parker were set to take centre stage in the deciding match of group A. In Group B, Patrick Rooney was on course to reach Friday’s final following an impressive win over Nick Wall however a final group match against Daryl Selby presents a difficult challenge.

Declan James looked unstoppable as he beat George Parker in straight games to reach Friday’s final. James managed to control the pace of the game to keep Parker at bay and will now face the winner of Group B in tomorrow’s final whilst Parker will play-off for 3^rd and 4^th position.

Declan James bt George Parker 3-0: 11-7, 11-6, 11-9 (42m)

In the final match of group A, Charlie Lee secured his first victory of the tournament following a retirement by Richie Fallows at the end of the second match. Lee had already taken the first two matches before the retirement and will now compete in 5/6 play-off tomorrow.

Charlie Lee bt Richie Fallows 3-0: 11-7, 11-5, 3-0 rtd (23m)

In the women’s draw, Sarah-Jane Perry secured her place in tomorrows final with a comprehensive three game win over Lucy Beecroft. Beecroft made it difficult at times for Perry in the first game before Perry confidently took control to see off the other players in the group. She will now face a short wait to see whether she will play Georgina Kennedy in a repeat of the AJ Bell England Squash Championships final.

Sarah-Jane Perry bt Lucy Beecroft 3-0: 11-7, 11-4, 11-2 (22m)

In the other group match between Julianne Courtice and Jasmine Hutton, it was Courtice who secured 2^nd position and a place in the 3^rd and 4^th play-off tomorrow with a straight games victory over Hutton.

Julianne Courtice bt Jasmine Hutton 3-0: 11-3, 12-10, 11-7 (31m)

Patrick Rooney made it a clean sweep of victories in group B to secure his place in tomorrows final against Declan James. In an entertaining match with Daryl Selby, Rooney prevailed in straight matches to round up what has been an impressive group stage for him and will be full confidence heading into tomorrow’s final.

Patrick Rooney bt Daryl Selby 3-0: 11-2, 11-4, 11-5 (30m)

In the final match of group B, Nick Wall was on course for victory over Joshua Masters before an injury forced him to retire in the third game. Wall was 4-7 up in third and heading to victory having already won the first and second before an awkward turn caused an ankle injury from which he was unable to recover. The game was awarded to Masters following the retirement.

Joshua Masters bt Nick Wall 3-2: 4-11, 2-11, 4-7 retired (45m)

In the deciding matches of the women’s group B draw, Georgina Kennedy overcame an early scare against Lucy Turmel in the first match to secure her place in tomorrows final against Sarah-Jane Perry. Turmel proved a tough opponent getting to game point in the first before Kennedy brought it back. Kennedy took control in the latter games to finish top of group B.

Georgina Kennedy bt Lucy Turmel 3-0: 13-11, 11-1, 11-2 (28m)

Alison Waters secured 2^nd place in group B with a confident display against Anna Kimberley. Waters won in straight matches and will now play Julianne Courtice in the 3^rd & 4^th play-off tomorrow.

Alison Waters bt Anna Kimberley 3-0: 11-3, 11-6, 11-5 (26m)