Meguid Beats Harrity to Cap One-of-a-Kind Phoenix Cactus
Classic by Dave Foley February
14, 2016
- The staff at Foley Squash was up early preparing for the Cactus
Classic 2016 final. Players had been remarking all week about
the
quality of the court. A big thanks go out to
David Carr and his crew at McWil for their skill and craftsmanship in
building a superb product.
As
Omar Abdel Meguid and Todd Harrity were warming up, there was an
obvious feeling that the mojo in the crowd was firmly behind the #1 US
player Harrity. Play began with Omar taking the first three
points. Not a good start for the US. Meguid took the first game
11-7. The second held hope for the biased spectators, when
the
game was tied at 10-10. Meguid was too strong and took the
next
two points, giving him a commanding 2-0 lead. Harrity slowed the pace
in the third with some well placed lobs and was off to a 5-1 start.
Todd kept the US hopes alive winning 11-9. Mequid, however,
was
not to be denied. Harrity was no match for the big Egyptian, and fell
quickly giving Omar Meguid his third 15K title in a row.
Dohar
Qatar, Portland Oregon, and now Phoenix Arizona!
Well played, and congratulations to Omar. We look for big
things from him on tour.
Long
week, but loads of fun for all involved. Thanks to all of the
players for keeping us entertained throughout the event.
Thanks
to all of the donors, especially Dr Jim Ganem for stepping up to make
this event happen. Most of all thanks to my wife and
surrogate
tour mother, "Saint" Betsy for helping and being there every step of
the way!
Until next year, we are signing out from the desert.
