KUALA LUMPUR: It is a testament to her popularity that Nicol David still managed to attract the biggest crowd ever for the CIMB Malaysian Open final in Mutiara Damansara despite the traffic congestions in nearby areas caused by an anti-ISA demonstration.
About 2,000 people thronged The Curve to cheer the three-time world champion to a hard-fought 11-6, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 win over Alison Waters of England.
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