Undisputed Nicol captures record eighth world title

Malaysia's Nicol David shed tears of joy after beating Raneem El Welily of Egypt in the final of the Women's World Championship in Cairo on Saturday. She won in five sets to capture her eighth world title. - Squashsite

PETALING JAYA: Two Egyptian opponents on home turf, two spectacular comebacks, and world No.1 Nicol David is once again crowned world champion.

The Malaysian squash queen, seeking her record eighth world title at the Women’s World Championship in Cairo, Egypt, demonstrated supreme mental strength and true grit as she twice saved four match balls to beat home favourite Raneem El Welily 5-11, 11-8, 7-11, 14-12, 11-5 in the final on Saturday.