Jonathon Power Protege Maria Pakay Wins WSA Liberty Bell Open
by Dominic Hughes
Maria Toor Pakay - Dominic Hughes - Miranda Ranieri
January 15, 2011 - The Liberty Bell Open 2012
We were very lucky to have some of the best women squash players from all over the world this weekend.
The Professional women players came from Japan, Canada, Egypt, England, France,Mexico,Pakistan and USA.
The unseeded and qualifier from Pakistan, Maria Toor Pakay proved to strong for all.
On the way to the final Maria beat number one seed from Japan, Misaki Kobayashi 11-5,16-14,11-7. This the first major upset in the quarter finals.
In the semi final Maria came up against American Olivia Blatchford. Maria's fast pace and good shotmaking once again proved too strong and won the semi final 11-6,11-7,11-3.
The final today saw Canadian Miranda Ranieri, the number two seed play her heart out however Maria clearly was on a mission to win her first Liberty Bell Open.
The fact that Maria had to qualify to play in the tournament was equally impressive. Maria won in three games 11-3,11-8,11-7.
A full gallery enjoyed this great spectacle.
Womens Pro Results - $7K WSA Liberty Bell Open, Berwyn, PA
Final
[Q] Maria Toor Pakay (PAK) bt [2] Miranda Ranieri (CAN) 11-3, 11-8, 11-7.
Semi finals
[Q] Maria Toor Pakay (PAK) bt [3] Olivia Blatchford (USA) 11-6, 11-7, 11-3.
[2] Miranda Ranieri (CAN) bt [4] Salma Hany (EGY) 8-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-6.
Quarter finals
[Q] Maria Toor Pakay (PAK) bt [1] Misaki Kobayashi (JPN) 11-5, 16-14, 11-7.
[3] Olivia Blatchford (USA) bt Adel Weir-Nunan (RSA) 9-11, 6-11, 11-5, 13-12, 11-7.
[4] Salma Hany (EGY) bt Leonie Holt (ENG) 11-5, 11-8, 12-10
[2] Miranda Ranieri (CAN) bt Suzie Pierrepoint (ENG) 11-8, 13-11, 11-7
Round 1
[1] Misaki Kobayashi (JPN) bt [Q] Salma Nassar (EGY) 11-8, 11-7, 11-9
Q] Maria Toor Pakay (PAK) bt [6] Celia Allamargot (FRA) 11-8, 11-7, 11-3
[3] Olivia Blatchford (USA) bt Katja Amir (GER) 11-2, 11-2, 11-1
[7] Adel Weir-Nunan (RSA) bt Elpiniki Clement (USA) 11-7, 11-6, 11-5
Leonie Holt (ENG) bt [8] Kristen Lange (USA) 12-10, 11-13, 11-8, 4-11, 11-7
[4] Salma Hany (EGY) bt Sabrina Sobhy (USA) 11-9, 10-12, 11-4, 12-10
Suzie Pierrepont (ENG) bt [5] Nayelly Hernandez (MEX) 11-5, 14-12, 11-8
[2] Miranda Ranieri (CAN) bt Georgina Stoker (ENG) – won by default
In the amateur divisions:
Mens A Final
Mike Dolente beat Peter Lubowitz 3-1
Mens B Division
Didier Martin beat Jim Gingrich 3-2
Mens C Division
Bill Coombs beat Tim Phelan 3-1
Womens B Division
Lauren Johnston beat Sara Smyth 3-0
A Doubles
Evan Kelly and Andy Baskin beat Andy Kronfeld and Peter Callahan 3-1
B Doubles
Steve Kozeracki and Rob Adams beat Miguel Sanchez and Mickey So 3-1
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