THE Guyana Squash Association (GSA), in collaboration with its corporate sponsor Digicel, launched its 2017 season with its customary Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club Inc. courts. Play commenced on the opening night with several exciting matches.In the Open category Nyron Joseph (-22) had a straight-sets victory against Jonathan Antczak (+7) 15-13, 15-13. However, former national champion and top-ranked player Regan Pollard (-14) was the first main casualty of the event when he was upset by Stephen Persaud 15-1, 15-11.
Taylor Fernandes (+4) cruised to victory against Gabriella Xavier (+12) 15-9, 15-12 while Alex Cheeks (+3) defeated Sarah Lewis (+10) 15-11, 15-7. Veteran player Denis Dias (+10) used all his experience to overcome Ryan Rahaman (+7) in three games 8-15, 15-11, 15-5.
In Category A Gianni Carpenter (-6) disposed of Rayden Persaud (+13) 16-14, 16-14 while Mikhail Persaud (+10) had to overcome a valiant effort by Joshua Verway (+13) before winning 15-7, 15-12. Paige Fernandes (+8) defeated Grant Fernandes (+13) 15-14, 15-13.
Matches continue in both categories this evening starting at 18:00hrs.