Squash fans are already rushing to buy tickets for the 2015 Canary
Wharf Classic.
Tickets went on sale this week and Tournament Director Tim Garner is
delighted to report a huge demand for prime back-wall seats.
The Canary Wharf Classic takes
place from March 23-27 and Garner revealed: “We had a massive surge
of interest as soon as the tickets went on sale. As always,
quarter-final night is the usually the most popular because
spectators know they are guaranteed to see four top-class matches.”
This PSA World Tour event is
established as London’s premier squash tournament and the East
Wintergarden is acclaimed as one of the leading venues on the squash
circuit.
Garner added: “We have sold out every ticket, every day for the past
five years and we are confident that will happen again in 2015.
Spectators know that the players produce top-quality entertainment
and the electric atmosphere inside the East Wintergarden always
gives the players a buzz and helps to lift their game.”
Canary Wharf fans will be hoping
to see Nick Matthew and James Willstrop battle it out again on the
glass court.
Both players have four titles to
their credit and Matthew, 34, joked after winning this year: “Maybe
James and I should come back next year to fight for the fifth title
and then hang up our rackets.”
Matthew and Willstrop, 31, have enjoyed a lifelong rivalry with
Matthew holding the upper hand with a long winning run against his
Yorkshire neighbour.
Willstrop succumbed in straight
games in this year’s Canary Wharf final but came close to turning
the tables in a magnificent Commonwealth Games final in Glasgow in
July. Matthew eventually triumphed in the fifth game of a marathon
match lasting 100 minutes.
Garner added: “That was a truly
epic clash and brought back memories of their battle in the Canary
Wharf semi-final of 2011, when James collapsed with cramp after a
match that lasted 127 minutes.”
Canary Wharf MC Alan Thatcher was
also on the microphone in Glasgow and he added: “The Commonwealth
Games was an outstanding triumph for squash. There were packed
crowds every day and the men’s final between Nick and James was a
phenomenal contest.
“Considering Nick had a knee
operation seven weeks before the Games, and James was suffering from
a hip problem which has also required recent surgery, it showed
incredible commitment from them both. With live TV coverage on the
BBC, the Games really gave squash a massive boost.”
Thatcher is the founder of World
Squash Day, which takes place on October 18. He added: “The Games
provided a huge surge of enthusiasm for squash’s chances of gaining
a deserved place in the Olympic Games. It’s a great time to be
involved in this fantastic sport.”
TICKETS: Tickets for the 2015
Canary Wharf Classic cost from £20.00 (£15 U16s/OAPs) and are
available from
The fabulous East Wintergarden offers superb opportunities for
corporate hospitality, with the gallery restaurant offering “the
best view of squash anywhere in the world” according to former world
champion Peter Nicol.
The qualifying competition takes place at Wimbledon Racquets and
Fitness Club over the weekend of March 21-22 with four winners
joining the top 12 seeds in the main draw.
Online: Ticket Hotline: 0844 8472419 Event website:
www.canarywharfsquash.com Host Sponsor: Canary Wharf Group plc
The Canary Wharf Squash Classic at the East Wintergarden is jointly
promoted by Eventis Sports Marketing and SquashUK.
Tournament Dates: March 23-27, 2015 Venue: East Wintergarden, Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14
Corporate Hospitality: Superb packages are available,
enabling spectators to wine, dine and watch all the gripping squash
action from the Gallery restaurant within the East Wintergarden.
Full details from Tim Garner at Eventis Sports Marketing
Telephone: 07973 817468. Email:
tgarner@eventis-sports.com
Media information from Alan Thatcher
Text or telephone: 07971 639829. Email:
alan@squashuk.com