England’s Joel Hinds Advances,
Paterson, Brinkman Score Upsets In PSA Toronto First Round
from DailySquashReport.com
August 18, 2011 - Top-seed Joel Hinds of England advanced comfortably to the quarters, but second-seeded countryman Eddie Charlton was derailed by Canadian Thomas Brinkman in first round action last night at the $5,000 National Squash Academy PSA Open at Downsview Park in Toronto.
Mike McCue files this report:
David Letourneau (CAN) bt (Q) Declan James (ENG) 11/6, 9/11, 13/11, 8/11, 12/10 (84m)
This was one of the matches that most people thought would be 50/50, and that sentiment proved true as it went all the way to a fifth game tiebreak. Letourneau started with some accurate hitting, especially on his length, which can be particularly difficult on this court. James fought back well in the second and at one-all (as always) it was anyone’s match. A lot of craft was going into every rally, Letourneau holding and flicking from the mid-court, while Dec was trying to extend the rallies and wear Dave down. As evidenced by the scoreline, all the games were very tight. Dec broke out a few serious dives in the fourth and fifth to the crowd’s appreciation. His last dive (at 9-9 in the fifth) backfired though when Dave was given a stroke with Dec still on the floor trying to clear. A slightly controversial No Let at 11-10 put Dave into the quarters.
Jamie Macaulay (SCO) bt Maxime Blouin (CAN) 11/8, 9/11, 11/13, 11/9, 11/4 (73m)
With 45 minutes scheduled per match, things were already well behind when these two started. One of only two matches not featuring a seed or a qualifier, this was a big opportunity for both. Jamie took the first with his entertaining grip-it-and-rip-it style, but Max took the second when the Scot started giving up some errors and loose balls for the Quebecer to put away. This trend continued into the third and Blouin was in a winning position at 2-1 up. He was close to winning the fourth but Macaulay went into desperation mode and sent it to a fifth. He was always in control of the decider as well. Well played to Maxime though, definitely a good performance.
Julian Wellings (ENG) bt (Q) Michael McCue (CAN) 12/10, 11/3, 11/5 (33m)
Again, won’t get too much into my own match...first game was close but Julian’s steadiness combined with great short game was overwhelming. No one is exactly sure how this former top-50 player will fare in the later rounds...he definitely has experience on his side!
(Q) Lyall Paterson (SCO) bt (3) Tyler Hamilton (CAN) 12/14, 11/6, 6/11, 13/11, 11/7 (62m)
This was another game which was pegged to be close since the qualifiers were drawn into the main draw slots. It was an interesting contrast of styles, Tyler more balanced and pragmatic in his tactics, Lyall doing a bit more running but firing in some wild winners and angles. There was a fair bit of pressure on the hometown boy, but after taking the first it seemed like he might be on track for a win. Lyall came back stronger in the second, and converted an early lead without much drama. Tyler did the same in the third, but these Scottish boys are real battlers. The intensity picked up noticeably in the fourth, a few more decisions, collisions and desperate retrieving. Tyler finally reached matchball at 10-9 but couldn’t finish. The fifth was close again, but Paterson usually had a slight lead. His confidence grew towards as he neared 11 and he only needed one chance to win it. After being 2-0 down last night and a point away from losing tonight, perhaps he’s getting by on the Luck of the Iri...er, Scottish.
Matthew Serediak (CAN) bt Adrian Dudzicki (CAN) 11/6, 11/8, 11/7 (31m)
A solid performance from Serediak to get through 3/0 and never come close to losing a game. He has spent as much time on this court as anyone, looks fit and solid as always, and will be looking forward to a match will long time rival Dane Sharp.
Thomas Brinkman (CAN) bt (2) Eddie Charlton (ENG) 11/7, 11/8, 8/11, 11/6 (62m)
Upset of the night. Thomas has been training in Toronto at the NSA all summer and was quietly confident going up against the second seed. He started with great initiative and caught Eddie with some quick two-wall boasts and mid-court drops. He was soon up a game but Charlton seemed confident that he could right the ship. The upset started to seem like more and more of a possibility when Brinkman went up 9-3 in the second. Eddie visibly tightened his game up at this point, clearly not wanting to fall in the two-love hole. He had nearly completed the comeback when he tinned a forehand kill. Continuing in the same vein, the Englishman took the third and the match was really getting down to business. Thomas regained his tactical positivity in the fourth though. Probably the most significant moment happened at 9-6 when Eddie received a No Let despite hitting Thomas with his racquet. This gave the Canadian four chances to win, and he only needed one...great win for him.
(1) Joel Hinds (ENG) v Kimesh Chetty (CAN) 11/8, 11/5, 11/5 (25m)
A late-night PSA debut for Chetty against tournament favourite Joel Hinds. He did very well in the first game, finishing the points with confidence when Hinds would give him a loose ball. The pace and aggression from the Englishman was always too much to handle though.
(4) Dane Sharp (CAN) v (Q) Eric Dingle (CAN) 11/1, 11/6, 11/1 (28m)
Starting around 11:00 pm (scheduled for 8:45), Dane still brought his trademark intensity to the court. Eric had a good win last night, but this was another stratosphere of pace and accuracy. Dane got a good workout to prepare for tomorrow, and Eric will be happy with his two earlier wins.
RESULTS: Round of 16
(1) Joel Hinds (ENG) v Kimesh Chetty (CAN) 11/8, 11/5, 11/5 (25m)
David Letourneau (CAN) bt (Q) Declan James (ENG) 11/6, 9/11, 13/11, 8/11, 12/10 (84m)
Julian Wellings (ENG) bt (Q) Michael McCue (CAN) 12/10, 11/3, 11/5 (33m)
(Q) Lyall Paterson (SCO) bt (3) Tyler Hamilton (CAN) 12/14, 11/6, 6/11, 13/11, 11/7 (62m)
(4) Dane Sharp (CAN) v (Q) Eric Dingle (CAN) 11/1, 11/6, 11/1 (28m)
Matthew Serediak (CAN) bt Adrian Dudzicki (CAN) 11/6, 11/8, 11/7 (31m)
Jamie Macaulay (SCO) bt Maxime Blouin (CAN) 11/8, 9/11, 11/13, 11/9, 11/4 (73m)
Thomas Brinkman (CAN) bt (2) Eddie Charlton (ENG) 11/7, 11/8, 8/11, 11/6 (62m)
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