Veteran Nicol outclasses teenager Hania in first round


Back to you: Nicol David (right) in action against Hania El Hammamy in the first round of the Windy City Open in Chicago on Thursday.

PETALING JAYA: Nicol David used her vast experience to clear the opening hurdle at the Windy City Open squash championships in Chicago.

The 33-year-old world No. 7 proved too good for 16-year-old Egyptian Hania El Hammamy, winning 11-8, 11-6. 11-9 in 38 minutes on Thursday.

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