Pakistani squash player Ashab Irfan claimed victory at the Johns Creek Open in the United States on Monday, dismissing a strong race by defeating Malaysia’s Nathan in the final.
After dropping the first game, Ashab made an impressive comeback to win three consecutive matches in just 40 minutes. The final Scoreline read 8-11, 11-2, 11-2, 11-6 in favor of the Pakistani star.
The tournament, boasting a price purse of $ 12,000, so Irfan deliver an excellent performance.
This victory marked Ashab’s third PSA (Professional Squash Association) Title of the Year.
It is relevant to mention that Ashab had moved on to the final of the Johns Creek Open on Sunday, while compatriot Asim Khan was postponed in the semi -finals.
In the semi-finals, Irfan defeated Brazil’s Diogo Gobbi 3-1 in a 53-minute meeting with game results of 11-7, 14-12, 4-11 and 11-5.
Meanwhile, Asim Top-Seed suffered a surprising defeat against Malaysia’s Nathan Chua and lost 3-1 with scores of 11-9, 4-11, 11-7 and 11-9.
Earlier Saturday, both Pakistani players had delivered impressive performances to reach the semi -finals.
Asim overcame Egypts Omar El Kattan 3-1 in a 46-minute quarterfinals with game results of 10-12, 11-3, 11-3, 13-11. Ashab dominated Mexicos Cesar Segundo 3-0 in his quarterfinals and won 11-3, 11-8, 11-3.
Both players had also secured their quarter -final quay with strong performances in the second round on Thursday.
Top-Seed Asim defeated Egypt’s Kareem Badawi 3-1 in 45 minutes (11-3, 11-6, 5-11, 11-8), while Ashab Irfan Dmounted the United States Christopher Gordon in just 20 minutes (11-2, 11-4, 11-4), showing aggressive shot and high-paced games.
However, Pakistan’s Ahsan Ayaz and Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim were removed earlier. Seventh seeds Ayaz lost a five-game thriller against Omar El Kattan, who fell 11-4, 10-12, 9-11, 11-8, 8-11 in 58 minutes.
Huzaifa Ibrahim bent in the round of 16, defeated by Brazil’s third seed Diego Gobbi 9-11, 11-3, 11-4, 11-6 in 47 minutes, despite winning the opening match.
