PSA $10,000 London, Ontario Nash Cup - Day Two
by Dave Morrish
Casteleyn - Dudzicki
September 22, 2011 - Day 2 of the Nash Cup saw the 4 qualifying places well distributed amongst England, France, Belgium and Canada.
There were a few tired legs on court today after yesterday’s tough matches, and for some, it was one game too many ……….. and one hum dinger of a match!
EDDIE CHARLTON (England) bt YESHALE CHETTY (Canada): 11-2; 11-2; 11-6 (24 Mins)
Eddie was too strong for Yeshale tonight and it probably didn’t help
matters that Yeshale had a marathon match the night before. Nothing must
get taken away from Eddie who showed superb control in both his movement
and racket work. It will be interesting to see him tested in the main
draw.
Eddie Charlton: PLAYS ZAC ALEXANDER (AUSTRALIA)
“I am still not taking anyone lightly. I know he had a hard match
yesterday but I wanted to make it hard from the start. I felt I played
well and have been playing myself well into the tournament. I don’t really
mind who I get in the main draw – they are all tough, but I am going in
with confidence”
Yeshale Chetty:
“Too good! Felt I did the best I could but he just didn’t give me anything
to play with and the moment I left the ball short, he murdered me. I
thought I played some good shots today but tey kept coming back with
interest. He could do well in the main draw… and he is a nice guy!”
STEFAN CASTELEYN (Belgium) bt ADRIAN DUDZICKI (Canada): 11-5; 11-9; 11-9 (37 Mins)
This game was much better than the score line would suggest. Stefan
started off well as Adrian was feeling his way into the game. Once into
it, it became a real battle of nutrition. Stefan’s holds, flicks and
length gave Adrian problems at times, but he responded well when given an
opening and created a lot of pressure around the mid court area with
perfectly weighted angles. Who knows how this match would have ended if he
had snatched one of those crucial 2nd or 3rd games…….
Stefan Casteleyn: PLAYS ANDREW SCHNELL (CANADA)
“Felt good today on court. Some really good patches but also a few bad
moments. The 2nd and 3rd were really tough but I felt I played the big
points well. Tough game – Adrian is solid and has the potential to be a
very good player. I feel I am playing better with each match – hope can
keep it going as I am going to need to be at my best in the main draw
tomorrow!”
Adrian Dudzicki:
“I felt I played well tonight. He is a class act and I have a lot of
respect for him. He is definitely a dark horse in this tournament. I lost
the 2nd and 3rd games from 9 all and would give anything to be able to
replay those points again! I am taking a lot of positives from this game”
GEOFFREY DEMONT (France) bt TASHLIN REDDY (Canada): 11-5; 11-0; 11-6 (20 Mins)
Geoffrey was in good form tonight and never let up. He dictated play from
the word go and apart from a last ditch effort from Tash in the 3rd, was
just too strong.
Geoffrey Demont: PLAYS JAN KOUKAL (CZECH REPUBLIC)
“I tried to manage my game tonight and I was determined not to
underestimate him. I stayed focused throughout and am really happy to have
qualified – there were some really good players in the qualification draw
who didn’t qualify. Really looking forward to the main draw and hope I can
play my best”
Tashlin Reddy:
“Very tough! Not used to playing at this level or this pace. He had great
shots and played tight. Overall I am happy with the way I played and will
be taking some very fond memories away with me from this tournament”
DAVID LETOURNEAU (Canada) bt THOMAS BRINKMAN (Canada): 7-11; 11-7; 13-11; 12-14; 11-6 (78 Mins)
Match of the day! This match had everything you could wish for – long
rallies, great shots, amazing retrieving, coming back from the dead …… you
name it, it had it! At 2-1 and 6-0 to David, it looked all over but Thomas
dug deep and earned himself a lifeline by sneaking the 4th 14-12. At 5-1
in the 5th to Thomas, it looked like David was dead and buried but he then
reeled off 10 of the next 11 points to win a thriller.
David Letourneau: PLAYS CHARLES SHARPES (ENGLAND)
“I was anxious going into this match and I tried everything to calm myself
down. I am on the back of a great summer’s training ad was desperate to
play well. The start was tough and I found myself forcing the game too
much. I never felt settled or comfortable (credit to Thomas). He never
gives up. At 6-0 up in the 4th, I felt I had him but he played some amazing squash to win that game. I was not too down and even when he went 5-1 up in the 5th, I still felt I had a chance, and then it all went myway. Tough, tough match. Playing Charles Sharpes tomorrow – never seen him play but know it will be tough (again!)”
Thomas Brinkman:
“Great game. I could have won it 3-1 had I converted the game ball I had
in the 2nd. I played some of my best squash at 6-0 down in the 4th and at
5-1 up in the 5th there were a few calls which really got to me and I
found it hard to keep my focus. Credit to David though – he has been
playing really well recently. I felt I changed my tactics 3 or 4 times in
the match but felt the change was too late – should have done it earlier.
This match was one hell of a battle!”
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