23/05/2010 - Campbell Grayson and Joelle King have taken out the titles in vastly contrasting styles at the Remuera/Auckland Open |
A gut-busting victory for top seed Campbell Grayson in the final of the Remuera/Auckland Open squash chamipionships.
The world number 39 has held off a determined fight back from second seed Martin Knight to take out the title in an epic five game battle, winning 11-7, 11-8, 8-11, 10-12, 11-8 in just under two hours.
It is Grayson's second title this month, after he also won the Waikato Open in Hamilton.
Meanwhile, Joelle King has also added the Remuera/Auckland Open title to the Waikato Open crown she won at the beginning of the month, but the style of victory was a complete contrast. The world number 21 was in stunning form as she crushed second seed Lana Harrison 11-2, 11-2, 11-4 in the title decider.
Results...
Men
Final
1. Campbell Grayson (Auckland) def 2. Martin Knight (Wellington) 11-7, 11-8, 8-11, 10-12, 11-8
Women
Final
1. Joelle King (Waikato) def 2. Lana Harrison (Auckland) 11-2, 11-2, 11-4
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