Legends of Squash Challenge:
Simon Parke (Eng) beat Peter Nicol (Eng) 11-8, 9-11, 11-7
‘LEGENDS OF SQUASH TOUR’ ARRIVES IN LONDON FOR FIRST EVER
UK SHOWCASE
The much-anticipated ‘Legends of Squash
Tour’ is ready to set the Capital alight tomorrow as a lively sell-out crowd
will witness Peter Nicol MBE go head-to-head with fellow Brit, Simon Parke,
in the UK’s inaugural exhibition match at East Wintergarden’s dramatic glass
venue, ahead of the ISS Canary Wharf Classic Final.
In one of the most intense rivalries ever
seen in professional squash, British legend Peter Nicol MBE recently
renewed his long time battle with Canadian star, Jonathon Power, for
the first time since their professional careers at the Tournament of
Champions, New York City in January. Having taken a 2 – 0 victory over his
career-rival, Nicol now moves on to another challenging fixture against
fellow former British Champion, Simon Parke.
Parke, who reached world number three during
his decorated career, faces a tough prospect in his former British
team-mate, Nicol, who held the world number one crown for a magnificent 60
months during his time on the PSA Pro Tour.
Nicol, a co-promoter of the ISS Canary Wharf
Squash Classic, said: “It was wonderful to receive such a warm reception
in New York and I’m sure the Canary Wharf audience will be equally
appreciative. Simon is one of the greatest payers to wear an England shirt
and he achieved some truly remarkable performances after fighting back from
testicular cancer. That shows the kind of passion he has always had for his
squash and he continues to play at an extremely high standard after retiring
from the PSA World Tour”.
The match will get underway at 6:15pm on the
ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic glass show court and will be shown live on
www.PSAsquashtv.com. The match will be enjoyed by a capacity crowd at
the prestigious international tournament prior to the main event final which
takes place at 7.30pm. Doors open at 5.00pm.
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The Legends of Squash Tour is a full
ranking tour consisting of players who have met one of the following
criteria:
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Won or played a final of the World Open,
Tournament of Champions or British Open
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Been ranked number 1 in the world
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Played on a winning World Championship
Team
The Legends of Squash Tour provides a
platform for players who have maintained competitive levels of fitness after
leaving the PSA World Tour whilst also preserving the desire to challenge at
a competitive level on Championship courts. The Tour consists of 3 different
event categories with a corresponding ranking system. For further Legends of
Squash Tour information or to host an event please visit:
www.legendsofsquash.com
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