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Pro Squash Tour Launches Legal Action to Stop Player Ban
Yesterday, the Pro Squash Tour filed a lawsuit in the state of New York. Named in the suit are the Professional Squash Association, Event Engine and John Nimick. The court document can be viewed here: PST Lawsuit vs. PSA, Event Engine, Nimick

Not sure if the players had legal fees in mind when they submitted their annual PSA registration fees or players tax during their last tournament, but given the decisions of their management and Board they now find themselves a party to a lawsuit in the litigious states of America.
Read the full article HERE

Petition to Stop Ban, Precedent Limiting Players Participation in Non-PSA Events
This change affects professional players as well as fans and supporters of the sport. This petition is intended to garner the support of all squash enthusiasts who oppose this ban.

The goal of this petition is to encourage the PSA to lift the ban. This change in policy would allow thousands of dollars of expected prize money to be rightfully earned by PST players as well as encourage the growth of squash in the United States.
Read the full article HERE

Videos from the ToC

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Fireworks at ToC

By Brett Erasmus
From MSRA Blog

Well, we are down to the final 8 and it played out like we thought.

The best players in the world have entered this event and they are the

ones who are left in the main draw.  

El Hindi Hangs On and Shabana Squeaks Into Quarterfinals

By Beth Rasin

The fiery spirit, agile athleticism and silken squash shotmaking of Egypt’s Amr Shabana were on full display as he eked out a tiebreak fifth game victory against England’s Alistair Walker in the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions at Grand Central Terminal.

MATCH in REVIEW – Willstrop vs. Reda

By David Uprichard

James Willstrop defeated Mohd. Ali Anwar Reda

3 – 0   11-5, 11-6, 11-6  (39 minutes)

It was a routine outing for James Willstrop (England) in his second round appearance at the Tournament of Champions.

MATCH in REVIEW – Shabana vs. Walker

By David Uprichard

Amr Shabana defeated Alistair Walker
3 – 2    6-11, 11-5, 2-11, 11-2, 12-10 (64 minutes)

Alister Walker (England), currently ranked number 12 in the world, jumped out to an aggressive start against the former world #1, and previous 2 time ToC title holder, Amr Shabana.

MATCH in REVIEW – Gaultier vs. Clyne

By David Uprichard

[2] Greg Gaultier (FRA)
Gaultier wins 3-0     11-6, 11-5, 11-5   33 Mins
[Q]  Alan Clyne (SCO)

It was the St. Andrews cross on his wristband that first drew my attention to Scotsman Alan Clyne.  He had already had a successful New York outing, making it through the the qualifying draw, where he defeated Yasir Butt (Pakistan) and Tom Pashley (England).

Picture Galleries from the Tournament of Champions

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A Range of Photo Sets from the ToC by Robert White Photography

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Page Six of the Tournament of Champions 2010 — Day 2

By Will Gens
Squash Dashers & Bashers

After a late night at TOC Friday, home to write and some early morning lessons and training … okay, took a wonderful nap … I missed the afternoon session.

Qualifier Mueller and Unseeded Rosner Advance in J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions

By Beth Rasin

Qualifier Nicolas Mueller got off to a nervous start in his very first appearance on the Grand Central glass court as he quickly fell behind 1-5 to Julian Illingworth, the five time US National champion. “It was a little overwhelming,” said Mueller, “even bigger and noisier than I could have imagined.”