Palmer To Face Leanza Today For Mamaroneck PST Title
from Tour Media
December 4, 2011 - David Palmer started slow but showed the capacity crowd at Westchester Squash Club why he has been the most dominant player of the past decade. He ran Ned Marks from corner to corner until he gave way. Ned showed his typical grit and determination that has made him a fan favorite at stops across the country. But, in the end Palmer was too much as he closed out the match and earned his place in the championship.
In the second semi-final of the night, TG Raubenheimer was greeted to a hero's welcome as he entered the court to play PST #3 Adrian Leanza. Raubenheimer was so strong in the first two frames and he kept Leanza at bay. Leanza, however, has quickly built a reputation as one of the fittest players on tour. And he is never to counted out, even when down two games to love. Tonight, showed why.
Leanza was a brick wall constantly picking up Raubenheimer's shots and extending the rallies. Raubenheimer, ever the gentleman on court, never appeared ruffled. But the capacity crowd sensed a shift in momentum in games three and four. And Leanza started to see opportunities. In his post game remarks he told the crowd, "I didn't expect to win. TG looked so good early on. I feels great to he here right now."
Leanza will face Palmer in the championship on Sunday at 1:30. The 3rd place match opens up the day and will be played at 12:30 at Westchester Squash Club in Mamaroneck, NY.
Semi-Finals: Saturday, Dec.3
David Palmer (Australia) beats Ned Marks (United States) 8-11, 11-3, 11-5, 11-2
Adrian Leanza (United States) beats TG Raubenheimer (South Africa) 5-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7
Quarter Finals Match Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 3
David Palmer beats Kyle Jens 11-3, 11-3, 11-6
Ned Marks beats Yasser Kamel 11-9, 11-8, 11-5
Adrian Leanza beats Nathan Ticho 11-3, 11-4, 11-2
TG Raubenheimer beats Phil Wilkins 11-3, 11-7, 11-4
Quarter final action went according to according to seeding this afternoon at the Westchester Squash Club. Fans filled seats on the main level and the mezzanine as David Palmer delighted the Westchester fans with a solid win over Long Island native Kyle Jens. Ned Marks beat Yasser Kamel in his PST debut. However, Kamel pushed Ned to his limits in the first two games before Marks closed out the match in game 3.
PST #3 Adrian Leanza looked very solid in his match against Nathan Ticho. Local favorite TG Raubenheimer held off Phil WIlkins to assure that one of Westchester's local pros would advance to the semi-finals.
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