2008 Women's British Open Squash Championship

Last updated

British Open Squash Championships
80th Women's British Open Championships
Details
Location Liverpool
Venue Echo Arena
  2007
2009  

The 2008 Women's British Open Squash Championship was held at the Echo Arena in Liverpool from 6 to 12 May. Nicol David won the event for the third time, beating Jenny Duncalf in the final. [1] [2]

Contents

Seeds

  1. Flag of Malaysia.svg Nicol David
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Natalie Grinham
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachael Grinham
  4. Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Grainger
  5. Flag of England.svg Jenny Duncalf
  6. Flag of New Zealand.svg Shelley Kitchen
  7. Flag of England.svg Vicky Botwright
  8. Flag of Egypt.svg Omneya Abdel Kawy

Draw and results

[3]

First qualifying round

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Ireland.svg Madeline Perry Flag of New Zealand.svg Kylie Lindsay 9–4 9–1 9–3
Flag of England.svg Emma Beddoes Flag of England.svg Emma Chorley 9–7 9–3 9–1
Flag of Egypt.svg Engy Kheirallah Flag of Austria.svg Birgit Coufal 9–6 9–4 9–4
Flag of England.svg Dominique Lloyd-Walter Flag of England.svg Carrie Hastings 9–7 9–0 9–0
Flag of France.svg Isabelle Stoehr Flag of England.svg Becky Botwright 9–1 9–7 10–8
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jaclyn Hawkes Flag of the United States.svg Olivia Blatchford 9–1 9–1 9–2
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Annelize Naudé Flag of England.svg Jeannine Cowie 9–3 9–1 9–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kasey Brown Flag of Argentina.svg Belen Etchechoury 9–0 9–2 9–0
Flag of India.svg Joshna Chinappa Flag of England.svg Kirsty McPhee 10–9 0–9 9–2 9–7
Flag of England.svg Lauren Briggs Flag of England.svg Vicky Hynes 10–8 9–4 9–4
Flag of Malaysia.svg Delia Arnold Flag of England.svg Fiona Moverley 9–3 9–0 9–5
Flag of England.svg Sarah Kippax Flag of New Zealand.svg Joelle King 0–9 9–6 9–2 9–1
Flag of England.svg Lauren Siddall Flag of England.svg Lauren Selby 9–4 9–2 9–3
Flag of New Zealand.svg Louise Crome Flag of England.svg Leonie Holt 9–6 9–1 5–9 9–2
Flag of England.svg Suzie Pierrepont Flag of Argentina.svg Luz Etchechoury 9–1 9–3 9–3
Flag of India.svg Dipika Pallikal Flag of Ireland.svg Kerri Shields 9–4 9–1 9–3

Second qualifying round

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Ireland.svg Perry Flag of India.svg Chinappa9–4 10–8 9–1
Flag of England.svg Beddoes Flag of England.svg Briggs9–1 9–6 3–9 10–8
Flag of Egypt.svg Kheirallah Flag of Malaysia.svg Arnold9–3 3–9 9–3 10–8
Flag of England.svg Lloyd-Walter Flag of England.svg Kippax9–0 9–1 9–2
Flag of France.svg Stoehr Flag of England.svg Siddall10–9 9–2 9–0
Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawkes Flag of New Zealand.svg Crome9–5 9–3 4–9 9–1
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Naudé Flag of England.svg Pierrepont9–6 10–8 4–9 9–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brown Flag of India.svg Pallikal9–2 9–0 9–1

Final qualifying round

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Ireland.svg Perry Flag of England.svg Beddoes9–0 6–9 3–9 9–2 9–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brown Flag of the Netherlands.svg Naudé9–3 9–2 9–0
Flag of France.svg Stoehr Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawkes10–8 9–0 5–9 9–0
Flag of Egypt.svg Kheirallah Flag of England.svg Lloyd-Walter5–9 9–4 9–2 9–4

First round

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Malaysia.svg Nicol David Flag of Ireland.svg Madeline Perry 9–6 9–3 9–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Natalie Grinham Flag of Hong Kong.svg Rebecca Chiu 9–4 9–0 6–9 9–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachael Grinham Flag of Egypt.svg Engy Kheirallah 9–6 9–1 9–2
Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Grainger Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kasey Brown 9–5 9–3 9–7
Flag of England.svg Jenny Duncalf Flag of England.svg Alison Waters 4–9 9–2 10–8 9–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Shelley Kitchen Flag of the Netherlands.svg Vanessa Atkinson 8–10 9–3 9–4 9–2
Flag of England.svg Vicky Botwright Flag of England.svg Laura Massaro(née Lengthorn)6–9 9–2 9–4 6–9 6–9
Flag of Egypt.svg Omneya Abdel Kawy Flag of France.svg Isabelle Stoehr 2–9 9–2 6–9 6–9

Quarter-finals

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Malaysia.svg David Flag of New Zealand.svg Kitchen7–9 9–7 9–5 9–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grinham N Flag of France.svg Stoehr9–6 6–9 0–1 ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grinham R Flag of England.svg Duncalf5–9 9–1 7–9 1–9
Flag of the United States.svg Grainger Flag of England.svg Massaro9–3 10–9 9–6

Semi-finals

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Malaysia.svg David Flag of the United States.svg Grainger9–5 9–1 9–0
Flag of England.svg Duncalf Flag of France.svg Stoehr4–9 9–3 9–6 9–6

Final

Player OnePlayer TwoScore
Flag of Malaysia.svg David Flag of England.svg Duncalf9–1 10–8 9–0

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rachael Grinham</span> Australian squash player

Rachael Margaret Grinham is an Australian former professional squash player. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No. 1 ranking in August 2004 and held it for 16 consecutive months.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2006 Women's World Open Squash Championship</span>

The 2006 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in the Ulster Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland from 22 to 26 November 2006. Nicol David won her second World Open title, beating Natalie Grinham in the final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jenny Duncalf</span> English squash player (born 1982)

Jennifer Duncalf is a former professional squash player from England. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 2 in December 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Women's World Open Squash Championship</span>

The 2008 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place at the National Squash Centre in Manchester, England from 11 to 19 October 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Women's World Open Squash Championship</span>

The 2009 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The championship is part of the WISPA Platinum series of the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA) World Tour. The event took place in Amsterdam in the Netherlands from 20 to 27 September 2009.

The 2011 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the 2011 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place at the New Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam in the Netherlands from 1 to 6 November. Nicol David won her sixth World Open trophy, beating Jenny Duncalf in the final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Women's World Open Squash Championship</span>

The 2007 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the 2007 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event was held outsite the Royal Palace of Madrid in Madrid, Spain from 23 to 27 October 2007. Rachael Grinham defeated sister Natalie in the final.

The 2005 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the 2005 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Hong Kong from 29 November to 4 December 2005. Nicol David won her first World Open trophy, beating Rachael Grinham in the final.

The Women's Allam British Open 2012 is the women's edition of the 2012 British Open Squash Championships, which is a WSA World Series event Platinum. The event took place at the O2 in London in England from 15–20 May. Nicol David won her fourth British Open trophy, beating Nour El Sherbini in the final.

The Women's CIMB Kuala Lumpur Nicol David Open Squash Championships 2012 is the women's edition of the 2012 Kuala Lumpur Open Squash Championships, which is a tournament of the WSA World Series event Gold. The event took place in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from 26 March to 31 March. Nicol David won her seventh CIMB Kuala Lumpur Open trophy, beating Annie Au in the final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Women's Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2012</span>

The Women's Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2012 is the women's edition of the 2012 Malaysian Open Squash Championships, which is a tournament of the WSA World Series event Gold. The event took place in Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, from the 12th to 15 September. Raneem El Weleily won her first Malaysian Open trophy, beating Nicol David in the final.

The Women's Australian Open 2011 is the women' edition of the 2011 Australian Open, which is a tournament of the WSA World Series event Gold. The event took place in Canberra in Australia from 9 to 14 August. Nicol David won her first Australian Open trophy, beating Jenny Duncalf in the final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Women's Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2011</span>

The Women's Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2011 is the women's edition of the 2011 Malaysian Open Squash Championships, which is a tournament of the WSA World Series event Gold. The event took place in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from 20 July to 23 July. Nicol David won her seventh Malaysian Open trophy, beating Jenny Duncalf in the final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 Women's World Open Squash Championship</span>

The 2012 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the 2012 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Grand Cayman in Cayman Island from 16 to 21 December. Nicol David won her seventh World Open title, beating Laura Massaro in the final.

The Women's Allam British Open 2013 is the women's edition of the 2013 British Open Squash Championships, which is a WSA World Series event Platinum. The event took place at the KC Stadium in Hull in England from 20 May to 26 May. Laura Massaro won her first British Open trophy, beating Nicol David in the final.

The 2004 Women's World Open Squash Championship is the women's edition of the 2004 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from 7 to 11 December 2004. Vanessa Atkinson won her first World Open trophy, beating Natalie Grinham in the final.

The 2004 Women's Harris British Open Squash Championships was held at the Nottingham Squash Rackets Club with the later stages being held at the Albert Hall in Nottingham from 29 October - 7 November 2004. The event was won for the second consecutive year by Rachael Grinham who defeated Natalie Grainger in the final.

The 2005 Women's Dunlop British Open Squash Championships was held at the National Squash Centre in Manchester from 9–17 October 2005. The event was won by Nicol David who defeated Natalie Grinham in the final.

The 2006 Women's Dunlop British Open Squash Championships was held at the University of Nottingham in Nottingham from 12–18 September 2006. The event was won for the second consecutive year by Nicol David who defeated Rachael Grinham in the final.

The 2009 Women's International Sport Group British Open Squash Championships were held at the National Squash Centre in Manchester from 9–14 September 2009. The event was won for the fourth time by Rachael Grinham who defeated Madeline Perry in the final. The British Open would not be held again until 2012 following sponsorship problems.

References

  1. "Times Archives 2008 Open Championship". Oxfordshire Libraries.
  2. "British Open 2008". Squash Info.
  3. "Squash Rackets". The Times Archives.
Preceded by British Open Squash Championships
England (Liverpool)

2008
Succeeded by