ON the third night of the Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Squash Tournament the top seeds took to the court for some extremely long rallies, as they overcame their negative handicap scores to secure their places in the next round of the competition.

Dynamo Deje Dias (-10) gave a thrilling performance against Jonathan Antczak (6) in a three-game battle. Antczak was on match ball in the second game, 14-8, when Dias did what he does best in almost impossible positions.

Patience, determination, will and skill kicked in as he pulled out crosscourt drop shots that cleared the tin by millimetres and left Antczak and the spectators speechless.

After claiming the second game, Dias came out dominant in the 3rd and, despite Antczak running down many of the balls, he was only able to pick up 4 points, ending in a 15-10 defeat. Dias was triumphant 11-15, 15-14, 15-10.

Alex Arjoon worked his way from a hefty -22 handicap against Ian Mekdeci  (5) in a skilful match to secure a 15-12, 15-11 win and Regan Pollard (-14) fought the much-improved youngster Samuel Ince-Carvalhal (3) to a 15-14, 15-8 victory.

Ince-Carvalhal played hard, shot for shot in the first game and edged ahead early in the game, but the experienced Pollard powered home with a run of 11 straight points to even out at 13-13.

Despite Ince-Carvalhal holding game ball in his hand at 14-13, Pollard won 15-14. Pollard dominated the 2nd game for a well-earned victory.

Steven Xavier (-10) took on David Fernandes (10) in a three-game victory and Ingram Edwards (8) defeated newcomer Wayne Alphonso (11) in two straight games.

Ashley Khalil and Damein DaSilva continued their winning streaks and will go on to compete in the next round tomorrow night.

In Category A, the contenders for the plate stepped up after the previous night’s defeats to make their bid for the consolation title. Notable performances came from Louis DaSilva, Arvin Seelall, Abhinav Singh and Aishani Persaud.

Play for both categories and the Open plate continued last evening at the Georgetown Club from 18:00hrs,

Results:

Open Category

Ingram Edwards (8) thrashed Wayne Alphonso (11) 15-9, 15-7.

Alex Arjoon (-22) beat Ian Mekdeci (5) 15-12, 15-11.

Damien Da Silva (-6) defeated Taylor Fernandes (-6) 15-6, 15-13.

Ashley Khalil (-6) bettered Tony Farnum (10) 15-10, 7-15, 15-12.

Deje Dias (-10) overcame Jonathan Antczak (6) 11-15, 15-14, 15-10.

Steven Xavier (-10) got the better of David Fernandes (10) 11-15, 15-13, 15-11.

Regan Pollard (-14) beat Samuel Ince-Carvalhal (3) 15-14, 15-8.

Category A

Joshua Verwey (11) trounced Beau Fernades (11) 15-5, 15-5.

Ethan Jonas (-4) defeated Dhiren Persaud (11) 15-13, 15-13.

Aishani Persaud (11) whipped Grant Fernandes (13) 15-12, 15-6.

Mohryan Baksh (-3) beat Lucas Persaud (11) 15-11, 15-11.

Louis Da Silva (7) defeated Kaden Pynaendy (13) 15-10, 15-10

Teija Edwards (11) got past Matthew Daby (14) 15-11, 15-8

Arvin Seelall (12) got the better of Abhinav Singh (14) 13-15, 15-4, 15-7