The Contrex Squash Challenge Cup 2018 wrapped up successfully after seeing Vanessa Chu and Carlos Cornes of Spain crowned the men’s and women’s titles for the first time in Kowloon Cricket Club today.
The women’s final was an all-local affair between Ho Tze Lok and Vanessa Chu, two players displayed a high quality of squash with trading the points in the first two games while Vanessa Chu managed to take the lead at 11-9 and 11-8, In the third, Ho pulled away with a 7-2 lead however, Chu fought back strong to claim the maiden victory in Hong Kong at the tie break 13-11.
The third seed, Spanish Carlos Cornes came out as the eventual winner after beating the qualifier Yeung Ho Wai in straight games at 11-3, 11-5 and 11-3 in the men’s final.
Prize Presentation Ceremony was followed after the finals completed. Mr. David Mui MH JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Squash, Mr. Vincent Wan, Chairman of Wan Corporate (Services) Limited, Mr. Sarwar Mohamed, President of Kowloon Cricket Club and Mr. Aaron Yip, Squash Convener of Kowloon Cricket Club, were invited to be the honorable guests to present the trophies to the winners.