Khalil and Fernandes secure titles at President’s Cup Squash Championship

In a thrilling finale to the One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championships, Nicollette Fernandes and Jason-Ray Khalil clinched the Men’s and Women’s singles titles.

In a captivating women’s final, Fernandes, the former world number 19 and 2006 CAC Games gold medallist, showcased her enduring talent against Mary Fung-A-Fat.

While Fung-A-Fat displayed tenacity and skillful drop shots, the 41-year-old Fernandes demonstrated exceptional court coverage, precise shot selection, and powerful backhand drives, ultimately winning in straight sets: 11-5, 11-7, 11-1.

The men’s final provided a similarly intense contest. Khalil overcame a first-game deficit to defeat Shomari Wiltshire 3-1.

Wiltshire took the opening game 11-8, but Khalil responded strongly, winning the next three games 11-6, 11-7, and a closely fought 13-11 to secure his second men’s singles title.

Other notable results:

• Emily Fung-A-Fat claimed titles in both the Girls’ U15 and U19 categories.
• Zion Hickerson won the Boys’ U15 final.
• Demetri Lowe secured the Boys’ U19 title.
• Ashley Khalil and Ashley DeGroot won the Women’s Doubles.
• Alex Arjoon and Jason-Ray Khalil won the Men’s Doubles.

FULL RESULTS: https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/Presidents-Cup-Squash-2024

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