Nicol now needs a win after loss to Massaro

Laura Massaro (left) returns a shot to Nicol David during the World Series Finals Group A match. - pix credit to squashpics.com

PETALING JAYA: Nicol David faltered when it mattered most and, with it, the chance to confirm an early ticket to the semi-finals of the World Series Finals in Dubai.

The world No. 5 lost 7-11, 11-8, 7-11 to world No. 2 Laura Massaro of England in her second Group A match on Wednesday.