So after a long drive yesterday I arrived here in Newcastle. I had a bye in the first round so my tournament started today against Sarah Oswald in the quarter final. The court was hot and bouncy and my opponent was playing some nice shots but I managed to close it out 3-0. In the semi final this evening I was up against recently retired Dominique Lloyd-Walter, highest world ranking 18. I started well, playing controlled squash and moving well. After taking the first 2 games however I began to rush and consequently my length suffered. I lost out in extra points in the 3rd and Dom played some good squash to take the 4th and bring the score level at 2 games all. I slowed it down in the 5th, playing with much more control again and kept the error count down to take the fifth 11-5 and the match 3-2. I am really pleased with the win and looking forward to the final tomorrow against Amanda Landers-Murphy from New Zealand who also had a tough semi final this evening. The final is at 3:30 tomorrow followed by the long drive home again, which will seem much shorter if I can get the win!
Song of the Day: S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
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