The conclusion of the 2003 Squash Nationals on Sunday saw Andy Gill clinching the title of National Champion for the first time in his squash career.
Gill advanced to the final with wins over Rhett Cumberbatch and Nigel Griffith in the quarters and finals respectively. 19 year old Shawn Simpson reached the finals with wins over John Cumberbatch and Marlon White. 33 year old Gill drawing on his experience slowed down the game and took control of the match from the start.? Simpson, finding himself forced into a slow pace game, had some brilliant forehand nick shots but made several unforced errors and succumbed 3-0 to the steadier game and good use of the court by Gill.
In a repeat of last year’s final, Karen Meakins defeated Sonia Perkins 3-0 in the Ladies championship match.?? The victory sealed a triple crown for Meakins who was the champion in 2001 and 2002. Meakins, with her trademark tight game and excellent volleys, used a mix of hard cross courts and deep floating straight drives to complete a convincing victory.
RESULTS
Men’s Open
1. Andy Gill
2. Shawn Simpson
3. Marlon White
4. Nigel Griffith
Men’s Classic Plate Winner: John Cumberbatch
Men’s Classic Plate Runner up: Rhett Cumberbatch
Men’s Consolation Plate Winner: Bryant Cumberbatch
Men’s Plate winner: Cliff Nolan
Ladies Open
1. Karen Meakins
2. Sonia Perkins
3. Andrea Goodridge
4. Lilianna White
Ladies Classic Plate Winner: Tracy Roett
Ladies Classic Plate Runner up: Nadia McCarthy
Ladies Plate Winner: Bo Harris
