Popular Wael El Hindi Nabs PST Buffalo Wild Wings Westchester Open Title
from Tour Media
March 4, 2012 -The ever charismatic Wael El Hindi (Egypt) won the Buffalo Wilds Wings Westchester Open in three games over Supreet Singh (India) Sunday at Rye Brook, NY's Club at 800. The tournament, sponsored in part by Cadent Energy Partners and Club at 800, marked El Hindi's return to PST action.
Singh entered the court full of intensity and controlled the tempo of play early. He jumped to a quick 7-3 lead as El Hindi was unable to find winning opportunities. El Hindi walked around the court and collected his thoughts and then fought back to 9-9 and closed out game one 11-9.
Game two was a display of shot making as El Hindi time and again displayed the finesse and style that has made him the sport's most charismatic figure. Game two went to El Hindi 11-5.
Game three featured both players hitting tight rails. Singh needed to be patient to prevent openings for El Hindi. And El Hindi also seemed comfortable with this up and down the rail style. Although Singh stayed with El Hindi throughout game three, Wael was just too strong. Game three to El Hindi 11-8.
TG Raubenheimer (South Africa) beat Fabian Kalaitzis (Greece) 11-8, 7-11, 11-9, 11-3 in the third place match. Without doubt the shot of the tournament belonged to Kalaitzis who hit a "behind the back winning nick" in the middle of game two that brough a roar from the crowd.
This represents PST's third time returning to Club at 800 for an event. PST Commissioner Joe McManus said he enjoys returning to Club at 800. "Mike [Callaway] is a good friend and has been very good to our tour. And Club at 800 has a very active group of juniors and adults playing squash. It's a privilege for us to return each year, and we look forward to the next time."
This tournament also represented El Hindi's return to PST action. "Kids just love Wael," continued McManus. "He is so charismatic and is a natural showman. Signing Wael was a big milestone for PST."
Finals:
Wael El Hindi beats Supreet Singh 11-9, 11-5, 11-8
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