Massaro And Gaultier Are US Open Champions by Nathan Clarke
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October 17, 2015 -
England’s Laura Massaro came through triumphant in a gritty five game
encounter with Egypt’s Nour El Tayeb to win the 2015 Women’s Delaware
Investments US Open, PSA World Series tournament, in Philadelphia today
while Frenchman Gregory Gaultier defeated Omar Mosaad to lift the men’s
trophy for the third time in his career.
Massaro displayed the tenacious fighting spirit that has epitomised her
career as she dug deep to come from two-games-to-one down against an
in-form El Tayeb while Gaultier continued his scintillating form this
week at Drexel University as he out-classed 27-year-old Mosaad to
record a straight-games win.
“Winning this title feels extra special to me because of the break that
I had from the sport earlier this year and going 18 months without a
title before winning in Macau a few weeks ago,” said Massaro.
“To win two tournaments in a month, and a major title such as the US
Open, means a lot and I’m really proud with what I’ve achieved.”
In the men’s draw Gaultier backed up impressively from his victory over
World No.1 and 2014 champion Mohamed Elshorbagy in a tough 3-2
semi-final to produce a polished performance against Mosaad, who looked
to be feeling the effects of his intense semi-final victory over Nick
Matthew.
“Winning this title again in an amazing feeling - it’s tough to describe it,” said Gaultier.
“You work hard all your life for these moments. I started playing
squash when I was four years old and I always believed in my capacity
that I could one day be a top player but it’s a team effort to win
tournaments like this.
“The individual lifts the trophy but there’s a team behind me of
physios, coaches, family and friends and all these people are the ones
who keep you motivated. I’ve played well for ten days and I’ve had a
great vibe with the crowd here so it’s great to end the week on a high.”
Result - Final: Men’s Delaware Investments US Open
[3] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [6] Omar Mosaad (EGY) 3-0: 11-6, 11-3, 11-5 (38m)
Result - Final: Women’s Delaware Investments US Open
[5] Laura Massaro (ENG) bt [8] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) 3-2: 11-6, 9-11, 6-11, 11-8, 11-7 (67m)
