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.
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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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