Joelle King has made it five titles in six weeks at the North Island Champs in Hamilton |
Joelle King has stamped her authority on the New Zealand squash scene with a stunning victory at the North Island Championships in Hamilton.
The 21-year-old has beaten world number 14 Jaclyn Hawkes in straight games in the final, storming to a comprehensive 11-4, 11-6, 11-3 win. It is King's fifth title in six weeks on home soil and a continuation of the top form she has been showing on the WISPA world tour which has resulted in a career high ranking of 20 on the latest list.
Meanwhile, top seed Campbell Grayson has taken out the men's title after a gruelling five game battle with second seed Martin Knight. Just two places separate the two players in the world rankings and it showed as 40th ranked Grayson edged home 6-11, 12-10, 13-11, 5-11, 11-8 over 42nd ranked Knight.
Results
Women
Final
2. Joelle King (Waikato) def 1. Jaclyn Hawkes (Auckland) 11-4, 11-6, 11-3
Men
Semifinals
1. Campbell Grayson (Auckland) def 4. Alex Grayson (Auckland) 11-6, 11-9, 11-6
2. Martin Knight (Wellington) def 3. Evan Williams (Wellington) 12-10, 8-11, 11-7, 11-8
Final
1. Campbell Grayson (Auckland) def 2. Martin Knight (Wellington) 6-11, 12-10, 13-11, 5-11, 11-8
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