Rachael Grinham (left) on her way to beating qualifier Nouran El Torky of Egypt 11-4, 10-12, 11-4, 11-4 in the first round of the Penang Open.
GEORGE TOWN: Top seed Rachael Grinham of Australia is not expecting an easy ride to the title after opening her campaign with a win in the IJM Land Penang Women’s Open squash tournament at the Nicol David International Squash Centre on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old former world champion was given a good workout by qualifier Nouran El Torky of Egypt before prevailing 11-4, 10-12, 11-4, 11-4 in the first round match.
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