PETALING JAYA: Jessica Keng is just one step away from winning her second consecutive Professional Squash Association (PSA) title after storming into the final of the RedOne PSA WSF Satellite.
The 22-year-old Jessica booked her spot in the final after coming from behind to stun first seed Erina Sano Herring of Japan 5-11, 13-11, 12-10, 11-4 in the last four at the Malacca Club Rotunda yesterday.
Standing in her way of clinching the title is rising star Whitney Isabelle Wilson, who defeated Doyce Lee Ye San 11-2, 11-7, 8-11, 11-9 in another semi-finals match.
Jessica believes that staying calm throughout the match was the key ingredient to her victory in the semi-finals and she is looking forward to face the 15-year-old Whitney.
“I simply stayed calm, focused on winning the next three sets after losing the first and reminded myself to reduce unforced errors, as I was making quite a few mistakes in today’s (yesterday’s) game,” said Jessica, who lifted her first PSA title in the previous Satellite tournament in August.
“I’m thrilled to reach the final! The opportunity to win my second PSA title has me feeling incredibly excited and motivated.
“I’m focused on giving my best in the final match and making it a memorable moment in my career.
“Facing Whitney, a younger player, is an exciting challenge.
“I have immense respect for her skills and determination.
“I believe our match will be a tough battle, but I’m ready to bring my experience to the court and give it my all.
“It’ll be an interesting clash of generations,” joked Jessica.
(Malaysians unless stated) Men: Na Joo-young (Kor) bt Wee Ming Hock 12-10, 7-11, 11-8, 11-4; Duncan Lee bt Amir Amirul Azhar 11-5, 11-2, 11-7. Women: Jessica Keng bt Erina Sano Herring (Jpn) 5-11, 13-11, 12-10, 11-4; Whitney Isabelle Wilson bt Doyce Lee Ye San 11-2, 11-7, 8-11, 11-9.
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