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April 6th 2006

Amr Shabana def. James Willstrop 8-11, 11-5, 11-10 (4-2), 11-8 (81 mins)

Amr Shabana: “It doesn’t come any harder than that. You can win some and lose some when you’re on the way up, but when you’re at the top everyone is chasing you and you can’t afford to lose any more. When James is in front he’s impossible to beat. You have to make it as hard as you can and wear him down. It all came down to who could play a bit better at the end, and fortunately, today it was me.”

James Willstrop - “That was unbelievable. It was a brutal game, but that’s the challenge of squash. I feel like I’ve lost a little fitness over the last few weeks traveling. I tried hard to come back in the third but a couple of loose balls at the end gave it to him. A rally like that one at the end is gut wrenching. It takes it all out of you. Yes, I’m disappointed to lose this one but it’s been an absolute pleasure to play here in Bermuda.”

Gregory Gaultier def. Ong Beng Hee 11-7, 11-4, 10-11 (3-5), 11-5 (81 mins)

Gregory Gaultier – “I felt comfortable in the first two games but Beng Hee played well to come back in the third. He varied his game and I went for winners and kept missing them so I tried to keep the rallies going. I started stronger in the 4th and he seemed to get tired. I knew it was over at 8-2 but I had to keep pushing to the end. I am very happy to play so well this week

Peter Nicol def. David Palmer 11-5, 11-4, 11-10 (3-1) (43 mins)

Peter Nicol “My aim was to dominate the tee. When David (Palmer) steps so far forward I try to get it wide and deep. In the end he just got tired and frustrated. For two and a half games I played exceptional. I think it’s the best I’ve ever played. I had to push really hard in the third and kept pegging him back. Right now I’m relaxed and enjoying my matches.” When asked about preparing for his next match against Greg Gaultier, Nicol said: ”I’m going to spend the next 24 hours eating, resting and watching golf. We should have a good match. He beat me in five 7 weeks ago in New York, and I look forward to playing him again."

David Palmer “I got tired real early. I just didn’t have the energy for that type of game. At 10-8 (in the third) I had two rallies I should have won, but if you don’t take your chances in the third then it’s all over. He didn’t miss many shots tonight and hit a lot of winners. He played well.”

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