Natalie Cain wins Ladies Squash League Open Championship (From York Press)
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Natalie Cain wins Ladies Squash League Open Championship
10:47am Thursday 16th February 2012 in Squash
From left, beaten finalist Louise Cotter, women’s title winner Natalie Cain, beaten plate finalist Sarah England and plate winner Claire Pethullis
DAVID Lloyd’s Natalie Cain toppled top seed Louise Cotter to win the York & District Ladies Squash League Open Championship.
Number two seed Cain beat York player Cotter 3-1 (9-7, 9-6, 0-9, 9-5) in a high-quality final at Dunnington Sports Club.
In the semi-finals, Cain edged past third seed Jess Hunter 3-2 (9-6, 8-10, 9-4, 2-9, 9-6), while Cotter was a 3-1 (10-8, 3-9, 9-2, 10-8) winner over Jess Watson, who was seeded four.
In the final of the plate competition, Dunnington’s Claire Pethullis beat David Lloyd player Sarah England 3-0 (9-1, 9-4, 10-8).
Pethullis was given a bye into the final after semi-final opponent Kat Smith withdrew, while England was a 3-2 (9-2, 9-3, 5-9, 2-9, 9-4) victor against Lynn Watson.
A tournament spokeswoman said: “It was a fantastic week with some brilliant squash.
“The final between Louise and Natalie featured some of the best squash we have seen in a long time at York & District.
“The rallies were long and the battle was a hard one. Louise did everything to stay in the match, but Natalie had the edge.”
