National Players Ng Eain Yow and Rachel Arnold Surge into Quarterfinals of Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2024
Kuala Lumpur, November 14, 2024 – National players Ng Eain Yow and Rachel Arnold have made a strong start in the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2024, with commanding victories in the second round of the tournament.
Eain Yow’s Victory
Eain Yow, the second seed in the men’s event, defeated Shahjahan Khan from the United States 3-0 (11-5, 11-8, 11-2) in 51 minutes. Although he acknowledged that he was still adjusting to playing on the glass-enclosed court at The Curve shopping mall in Damansara, he said he was confident about his fundamental game and his ability to limit his opponents’ chances to attack.
However, he also recognized that his finishing was an area where he didn’t perform as well. "Maybe I’m not as calm as I normally am. That’s something I need to focus on tonight and reset for tomorrow to stay focused throughout the match," he told reporters after the game.
Eain Yow will face either Spanish player Bernat Jaume or Rui Soares from Portugal in the quarterfinals. "At this level, with the top 10, top 5 players, if we don’t believe that we can beat them, we’ll never beat them. So at this stage, we believe that we can do it, and we’re going to go on court every day and try to execute it," he said.
Rachel Arnold’s Victory
Meanwhile, Rachel, the third seed in the women’s competition, needed only 25 minutes to defeat her compatriot, Noor Ainaa Amani Ampandi, with a score of 3-0 (11-7, 11-4, 11-5). She said facing a compatriot required her to stay focused and sharp, especially in front of local fans, and also evoked memories of watching former squash queen Datuk Nicol Ann David play at the same venue.
"I think (things that I want to improve is) just trying to start well and then stick with it and try to not lose focus really," she said.
Rachel will face either Spain’s Marta Dominguez or England’s Katie Malliff in the quarterfinals. If she meets Katie, she’s prepared to give it her all, as she had lost to her in their recent match in New York.
Tournament Details
The Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2024 is a Bronze-level event on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Series, held on a high-tech glass court at The Curve Shopping Mall. The tournament runs from November 12-17, with matches at The Curve and the National Sports Centre (NSC) in Jalan Duta, offering a prize pool of US$100,000 (about RM443,566).
Conclusion
National players Ng Eain Yow and Rachel Arnold have made a strong start in the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2024, with commanding victories in the second round of the tournament. They will face tough opponents in the quarterfinals, but their confidence and skills will be put to the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2024?
A: The Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2024 is a Bronze-level event on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Series.
Q: Who are the national players who have made it to the quarterfinals?
A: Ng Eain Yow and Rachel Arnold are the national players who have made it to the quarterfinals.
Q: What is the prize pool for the tournament?
A: The prize pool for the tournament is US$100,000 (about RM443,566).
Q: Where is the tournament being held?
A: The tournament is being held on a high-tech glass court at The Curve Shopping Mall and the National Sports Centre (NSC) in Jalan Duta.