Malaysian charge in British Open hits a roadblock


Laura Massaro (left) returns a shot to Nicol in the semi-final tie of the British Open in Hull. - SquashPics.com

PETALING JAYA: What could have been a day of joy ended up in disappointment as squash queen Nicol David and qualifier Delia Arnold exited the British Open in contrasting fashions at the Airco Arena in Hull.

England’s Laura Massaro made a stunning comeback from two sets down to eventually beat Nicol 4-11, 9-11, 11-9, 12-10, 11-8 in the semi-finals, thus ending the world No. 1’s hopes of claiming a record sixth British Open title.

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