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29/06/2015
Squash Player - Player Of The Month
 Abdel
Kawy wins Squash Player’s Player of the Month award Egyptian Omneya
Abdel Kawy has been named Player of the Month for July by the
authoritative London-based Squash Player magazine for her outstanding
performances at the Alexandria International Open in June.
The 29-year-old world no.9 upset third seed Alison Waters and then ended
a run of 24 consecutive defeats by Nicol David with a thrilling 3/2 win
over the eight-time world champion in the semi-finals of the $100,000
event in the Egyptian city before losing to compatriot Raneem El Welily
in the final.
“The secret is that I really like to play in Egypt,” Abdel Kawy
explained. “I like the atmosphere and my team, family, friends and home
crowd all supporting me. I know they do everywhere, but in Egypt you see
and feel it.
“In Nicol's match I had no pressure at all. Last time we played here in
Egypt I played really well, but I made a crucial mistake, which made me
lose that day. I worked with my coaches so that would never happen again
– and it worked.
“It was really hard to play this tournament without my dad (may he rest
in peace), but he gave me the push to give it all and do my best.
“My target now is to play all my matches the same way and improve my
ranking.”
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