Hereford Open 2007 - dates TBC
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Companion allPay.net Open 2006 ... 23-26 March,
Hereford Whitecross Club
Hereford Squash Club

Sollars Close,
Off Whitecross Road (A438)
Hereford, HR4 0LX		 Contact: Sam Miller
01432 273389
Sam_a_miller@hotmail.com
26-Mar, Final:
  [2] Simon Parke bt [3/4] Andy Whipp  11/5, 11/6, 11/5 (42m)

Companion Title for Parke
Sam Miller reports

Simon Parke confirmed his position as Companion allpay.net Open Champion 2006, defeating Andy Whipp in straight games to take the title in little over 40 minutes. 

Andy didn't seem to be quite up to usual standards, hitting 4/5 tins in each game, and this was exacerbated by a back strain that manifested itself early during the third game.  In contrast, Simon was playing tight, controlled squash and moving well to boot.  He never looked in trouble and seemed to be happy playing a patient game, waiting for the seemingly inevitable error or loose ball. 

I think Simon learnt from yesterday's game with Steve Coppinger that these courts down here respond well to a good length and a high pace is not always the best way to play them. 

The event was enjoyed enormously by the members and sponsors alike. Congratulations to Simon, a deserved winner and we look forward to hosting everyone again next year.

Sam Miller

Parke with HWC Chairman Ed White
Miller, Billson, Whipp, Parke
25-Mar, Semis:
  [3/4] Andy Whipp bt Joel Hinds                 11/7, 13/11, 13/11
  [2] Simon Parke bt [3/4] Peter Billson       11/4, 11/8, 8/11, 11/0

End of the Road for Joel
Sam Miller reports

Andy Whipp won a tough 3-0, beating a jaded Joel Hinds in the evening semi-finals at Hereford Whitecross.

Joel, having played BUSA earlier today, was unable to take a game, although the final two games both went to tie breaks. 

In the final Andy will play second seed Simon Parke, who defeated a very tired Peter Billson in four games. 

The first two were comfortable, with Pete making a mini revival in the third.  The tank was empty for the fourth however, as Parke took it to love.

We look forward to a highly contested final tomorrow which runs from 3pm.
   

25-Mar, Quarters:
   Joel Hinds bt Lewis Walters                   4/11, 11/4, 12/10, 11/6
   [3/4] Andy Whipp bt Tom Richards        3/11, 12/10, 11/9, 11/7
   [3/4] Peter Billson bt Sam Miller           9/11, 10/12, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7
   [2] Simon Parke bt Steve Coppinger     11/6, 9/11, 7/11, 11/6, 11/7

Parke Survives Coppinger Challenge
Sam Miller reports

Joel HindsSome fabulous matches this afternoon. Joel Hinds beat Lewis Walters 3-1, which saw Lewis have his front two teeth knocked out. I didn't see it but apparently he was crowding Joel and copped one. This was in the second game, and all credit to him, he carried on to the finish. We found the teeth and hopefully he'll be smiling again soon!

Andy Whipp beat Tom Richards three one, Tom fading a little towards the end of the match.

Peter Billson beat me 3-2 in an hour and ten. I was two games up, saving three game balls in the second but with two tiring players was unable to find that extra gear.

Steve CoppingerThe match of the afternoon was Simon Parke against Steve Coppinger. Simon won the first game but was taken by surprise due to Steve's fitness, shot play and tenacity. He took the next two games and it took a concentrated effort from Simon to come through the match in five. A touch of relief at the end for sure!

Huge credit to Steve, he'll be upsetting the seeds in the forthcoming BSPA's; you have my word.

Sam Miller     Semis will be at 7.30 and 8.30 pm tonight.
   

Round One/Two:
 Barrington limps out in Hereford

Top seed Joey Barrington was forced to withdraw injured on the first day's play of the Companion allPay.net Open. After cruising through his first round against Colin Edwards, Barrington had to allow Lewis Walters an unopposed passage into Saturday's quarters.

The top half of the draw is stacked with youngsters - Lewis faces Joel Hinds, who uspet 5/8 seed Shahid Khan, while Tom Richards meets the experienced Andy Whipp.

No worries for the seeds in the bottom half as second seed Simon Parke is set to face Steve Coppinger, while tournament organiser Sam Miller faces Peter Billson.

updated 25-March, after quarter-finals

Qualifying, Thursday 23rd March:

Andrew Birks bt Mike Samprucci     3-0
Theo Woodward bt Colin Edwards   3-0
Kris Meadows bt Martin Ballands     3-0
Mike Pearson bt Jon Cooke            3-0
Peter Creed bt Neil Campbell         3-0