World Championships 2002
Win Win for top tipster?
[3] David Palmer (Aus) bt [5]
John White (Sco) 13/15, 12/15, 15/6, 15/14, 15/11 (106m)
I was almost spending the money when John
White went into a narrow but decisive 2-0 lead, and when he had match ball in
the forth, the champagne came out of the fridge! But who would believe that
David Palmer would upset the odds (he was 2/1 and White 2/5 on fav, to win!)
to steal the World title and my £90 ( £20 wager at 9/2 at the start of the
Tournament!).
As I put the bubbly back & reached for
the cheap Asti, I console myself with the fact that it was squash that had
been the winner, plus I had a little saving bet on David Palmer before the
final, so I actually lost nothing!!
Meanwhile back home, Rod Durbach leads a
quality field in the Boston Open, a BSPA event. He has progressed through
two matches so far and meets L Elriani in the quarter final. Without trying to
place the kiss of death on Rodders, he should progress relatively untroubled
to the Final where he is scheduled to meet Renan Lavigne. Good luck Rod.
report by Andy Booth
To read a full report of the World Championships, click on World Champs
2002 6-14 Dec
Finals
Palmer beat White 3-2.
Power & Nicol out!