Sport
1News

Kiwi squash star Paul Coll advances at the Qatar Open

November 3, 2020
Paul Coll of New Zealand competes against James Willstrop of England in the Men's Singles Final. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, Squash, Oxenford Studios, Gold Coast, Australia. 9 April 2018 © Copyright Photo: Anthony Au-Yeung / www.photosport.nz

New Zealand squash player Paul Coll has made the third round of the Qatar Open in Doha.

For the second time in six weeks, Coll eased past Frenchman Baptiste Masotti.

Coll won in three games 11-7, 11-5, 11-8 in just under 40 minutes.

Masotti troubled the New Zealander at times, but unforced errors would prove to be his undoing as Coll worked his way to victory.

He said aggression was key to victory today in Doha.

“That was the main focus for today, to be a bit more positive. I needed to attack the ball a bit more and to be in control.”

Coll will face another Frenchman, No.17 ranked Gregoire Marche, in the next round on Thursday morning.

“I am prepared for another hard match. He is very quick and very good across the ’T’.

"It will be a tough match and you have to be accurate on this court or you can get exposed,” said the 28-year-old.

SHARE ME

More Stories