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Australian Open, Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre
Melbourne, Australia
Final:
[1] Anthony Ricketts bt [2] David Palmer 11-9, 11-8, 11-9
Anthony Ricketts
needed just three straight games to overcome compatriot David Palmer in
the men's final of the Australian Open Squash Championships held at the
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, venue of the forthcoming
Commonwealth Games.
Renowned for his aggressive and uncompromising style of play, the popular
Australian overcame Paul Price, Craig Rowland and Stewart
Boswell before defeating World No4 Palmer 11-9 11-8 11-9 in a
thrilling 48-minute final.
Ricketts,
whose career appeared to hang in the balance in 2004 after an absence of six
months from the World Tour to undergo surgery to repair tissue damage to his
right knee, enjoyed a sensational 2005; winning the British Open in
England; the prestigious Tournament of Champions at Grand Central
Terminal in New York, USA; and rising to a career high of No3 in the
Men’s World Rankings.
"2005 has been a fantastic year for me and this is the perfect way to start the
New Year" said Ricketts on his official website
www.AnthonyRicketts.com.
“My earlier wins, particularly against Stewart Boswell in the semi-finals, gave
me a lot of confidence for my match against David and I’m really pleased with
the way that I played in the final. The Australian Open is a very important
title for all Australians and it’s great to get my name on the trophy again”
added the World No3, who first won Australia's most prized trophy in 2000.
Ricketts
will now join the Australian team for the World Doubles Championships
where he will team up with Stewart Boswell in the Men's Doubles
competition.
Semi-Finals:
[1] Anthony Ricketts bt [3] Stewart Boswell 11-6, 5-11, 11-9, 11-6
[2] David Palmer bt Dan Jenson 8-11, 11-10(2-0), 11-5, 11-8
Quarter-Finals:
[1] Anthony Ricketts bt Craig Roland 11-8, 11-4, 11-6
[3] Stewart Boswell bt Cameron Pilley 11-7, 11-8, 11-4
Dan Jenson bt [4] Joseph Kneipp 11-4, 6-11, 11-4, 11-6
[2] David Palmer bt Tim Manning 11-8, 11-7, 11-7
1st round:
[1] Anthony Ricketts bt Paul Price 11-4, 11-6, 11-10(4-2)
Craig Roland bt Cameron White 5-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-3
Cameron Pilley bt Alex Aldis 11-3, 11-3, 11-4
[3] Stewart Boswell bt Luke Margan 11-7, 11-9, 11-4
[4] Joseph Kneipp bt Scott Arnold 11-9, 11-9, 11-6
Dan Jenson bt Steve Salter 11-3, 11-5, 11-5
Tim Manning bt Tom Steward 4-11, 7-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-7
[2] David Palmer bt Kirby Sinclair 11-4, 11-5, 11-5
In the women’s final, former World No1 Rachael Grinham defeated
compatriot and second seed Amelia Pittock 9-3 9-7 9-1 to win her
first Australian Open title.
For more
details:
http://www.isquashmedia.com/index.asp?newsfile=1784
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