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NZ's Joelle King wins her second Manchester squash open

April 19, 2022
Joelle King (file picture).

Joelle King (file picture). (Source: Photosport)

New Zealand squash player Joelle King has claimed her second Manchester Open title.

The world number 5 defeated her Commonwealth Games rival Sarah-Jane Perry of England in straight games, in just over 40 minutes.

King won the inaugural even in Manchester, England in 2019.

The Kiwi beat England’s Sarah-Jane Perry in just over 40 minutes. (Source: 1News)

She told 1News the title means a lot to her.

"It’s a pretty special one. I’ve been through pretty rough patches with my squash. To actually win and win a tournament I’ve won before it’s pretty special."

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