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 Orla
Noom Wins Women’s World Open Wildcard
Dutch player Orla Noom has
been given the wildcard for the Forexx Women’s World Open Squash 2009 in
Amsterdam in September. The 23-year-old from Hoofddorp claimed the
highly-sought-after spot in the main draw of the most prestigious event on the
Women’s International Squash Players Association (WISPA) World Tour with
her performances during the Forexx Pro Tour 2008-2009.
This circuit, consisting of 10
professional squash events for men and women on Dutch soil, was created nine
months ago to provide the top Dutch players with an opportunity to earn valuable
points to climb up the World Rankings, with the added bonus of competing for
wildcards for the Forexx Women’s World Open 2009 (women) and the Dutch
Open 2009 (men).
Noom is currently ranked 44 in the
world and is internationally seen as a bright prospect. Although several
injures in the last eighteen months prevented her breakthrough to the highest
echelon of the women’s game, it did not stop her winning the Squash Hillegom
Flowerbulb Open 2008, one of the six WISPA events included in the
Forexx Pro Tour.
Throughout the season, the
left-hander also reached the semi-finals of the ‘MeerSquashHeroes' Open 2009
in her home town and the Forexx Eindhoven Open 2009, which were also part
of the new Dutch pro circuit.
“I am absolutely delighted to have
won the wildcard for the Forexx Women’s World Open, it really comes at a great
time," said the Dutch number four. "Not only do I get the chance to compete
against the world’s best players, but I am also ensured of valuable world
ranking points.
"Knowing that I will compete in
the biggest women’s event ever in a few months time, gives me the chance to
recover fully from my niggling injuries and focus on improving my physical
ability. My whole summer preparation will be geared towards the Worlds and I
can’t wait to step on court in September in front of a home crowd."
The Forexx Women’s World Open
2009 will take place later this year from September 20-27 in the renowned
Frans Otten Stadion in Amsterdam. It will be the 25th staging of the
world's most prestigious women's individual championship. It will also be the
first time that the championship has been hosted by the Netherlands since 1989,
when it was held in Warmond.
More information about the
championship can be found on the official tournament website
www.womensworldopen.com
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