Tim Topples Top Two, Heather Hammers Home a 3rd
| Nottingham Squash Club hosted the seventh Civil Service Squash Singles Championship over two days on 2nd and 3rd November 2007. Over 40 players of all standards, varying from beginner to international, duly arrived for a weekend's bonanza of squash and they were not to be disappointed. In the Men's A event the talented Tim Burrell, at only his second attempt, managed to lift the coveted Men's title by beating both the number 1 and number 2 seeds in Marc Aldridge and Mervyn Davies. In fact, along with Tony Webb, the semi-finals consisted of four players who are no strangers to each other having linked up to secure the Quadrangular Squash Tournament for the second year running in September. The Ladies A event was also a keenly contested affair with eight players all eyeing up the National Ladies Singles Trophy. There were no surprises, however, in the early rounds when all four seeded players found their way into the semi-finals. And for the third year running, Heather Tweedle took the crown despite being pushed all the way by Helen Townend. Coincidentally, a repeat of this match up saw the two contest the Ladies Veteran Event (over 40). Once again, Heather reigned supreme. In the Men's Veteran event (over 45) last year's winner, Tom Burton, saw his chances of retaining his title enhanced before even hitting a ball with the unfortunate late withdrawal of the number 2 seed Philip Crane due to injury. Burton was to have no 'cake walk' though with both Nigel Williams and Mervyn Nichol severely testing him before eventually emerging as the winner for the second year in succession. The entry in the Men's Vintage event (over 55) was lower than in previous years and was played as a round robin. Chris Johnstone, eyeing up the trophy this year, unfortunately had to retire before completing his matches leaving Paul Taylor the overall winner. Alongside the main trophy winners there were also a number of graded and plate events to cater for all levels of player and ensure no one went home without having been 'stretched'. For a full report and table of results, click here. |
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