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Nicol and Power set to Nicol v Power - the full head-to-head To order tickets, Tickets start at just $15 each Each session (four matches per session for the first round and quarter finals; two for the semifinals and one for the final, which will also feature an exciting exhibition by the eliminated players) will be played on the floor of Symphony Hall in a state-of-the-art 32'x21' four-walled, portable glass court. For player visibility and focus, the court is designed with one-way viewing and features baked in ceramic color dots, a system similar to "wraps" seen on many of Boston's MBTA buses. Slice 'n Dice ... |
SQUASH RACKETS NOT BATONS First ranked and 2001 U.S. Open defending champion, Peter Nicol of England (left) and second ranked, 2000 U.S. Open champion, Jonathon Power of Canada (right) are seeded to meet in the final on Sunday 15th September. Nicol moved 16-15 ahead in their series in the Hong Kong Open final on 1st Sep. John Nimick, president of EventEngine, producers of the
tournament, quips, "Not surprisingly, the sound of sneakers squeaking on a
court floor has been likened to music before - but the Pops needn't fear, I
think their home at Symphony Hall is secure!" And don't count out England's Simon Parke, 1999's U.S.
Open champ who currently ranks 44th and is still battling back from injury,
as a possible contenders for this year's title. Nimick explains, "The court will be surrounded by 550
custom built arena seats and up to 800 additional first and second balcony
seats are available in Symphony Hall. With ticket prices starting at just
$15, families are encouraged to join us for an evening of professional
squash and a great chance to see Symphony Hall in a whole new light!" |
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