Fernandes growls to victory over Grinham


Nicollette Fernandes (left) of Guyana lets her animal instinct take over as she beats former world champion Rachael Grinham of Australia 4-11, 6-11, 12-10, 11-8, 11-7.

GEORGE TOWN: Nicollette Fernandes of Guyana attributed her come-from-behind victory over former world champion Rachael Grinham of Australia in the 29th Women’s World Squash Championship 2013 to her animal instinct.

The unseeded Fernandes seemed to be heading out of the competition after losing the first two games 4-11, 6-11 to the 14th seed.

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