The opening round of Contrex Squash Challenge Cup 2018 got under way in Kowloon Cricket Club today. The top seeds in both men’s and women’s draw sailed into the quarter finals along with some home wins produced.

Rui Soares of Portugal, the first seed in the men’s event pulled off a great start by winning over the local qualifier Chung Yat Long in a straight game to meet Robert Andrew Garcia from Philippines.

The second seed Lau Tsz Kwan recovered from a game down to see off his fellow Matthew Lai in four games. He will meet another home interests, Chris Lo for the place in the semi-finals.

In the women’s draw, the local favourites, Ho Tze Lok and Vanessa Chu both secured the spots in the top eight after defeating the Korean Min Gyeong and the local qualifier Fung Ching Hei with a comfortable straight win respectively.

Ho Tze Lok will meet the wildcard Chan Sin Yuk who outplayed Liu Kwai Chi in another straight win whereas Vanessa Chu will take on the fifth seed Nadia Pfister of Swiss in the quarters.

The women’s and men’s main event will continue at 3:30pm tomorrow at Kowloon Cricket Club. Free Admission. Welcome you all come and support your favourites.

 

Please chick here to check the updated draw and results.