Simpson, DeGroot, Fraser victorious in BCQS Squash Masters Championship
Shawn Simpson, Peter DeGroot, and Lydia Fraser secured convincing wins when the 2024 edition of the BCQS
Squash Masters Championship continued last evening at the Georgetown Club facility, Camp Street.
In the men’s 30-44 segment, Simpson stormed into the semi-final section after defeating Javid Rahaman in straight sets. Simpson prevailed 11-2 in the first outing before doubling his lead after clinching the second set 11-4. He then closed out the contest after prevailing in the third set, 114.
Similarly, DeGroot overcame a one-set deficit to prevail 3-1. After losing the first set 5-11, DeGroot responded in the second stanza to restore parity to proceedings after winning 11-5. He then secured a 2-1 advantage by winning the third set 11-8. The result was then sealed in the fourth set, as DeGroot won 11-6.
Meanwhile, Fraser continued her dominant showing in the Women’s 35 & Over segment, defeating Tian Edwards in straight sets. Fraser raced ahead following an 11-5 win in the first set before doubling her advantage with a commanding 11-2 outcome in the second stanza. The victory was then sealed in the third stanza, following an 11-0 score.
The event continues today at the same venue. Below is the complete list of results.
Complete Results Men’s 30-44
Robert Cameron defeated Deje Dias
11-9, 11-5, and 11-6
Shawn Simpson defeated Javid Rahaman 11-2, 11-4, and 11-4
Robert Cameron defeated Lee Fung A Fat 11-3, 11-1, and 11-3
Peter de Groot defeated Jason van Dijk vs. Peter de Groot
5-11, 11-5, 11-8, and 11-6
Reagan Pollard defeated Jonathan Antczak 10-12, 11-2, 11-4, and 11-4
Women’s 35 & Over
Lydia Fraser defeated Tian Edwards 11-5, 11-2, and 11-0
Men’s 55-64
Sanjay Amin defeated Lloyd Fung-A-Fat 8-11, 11-2, 11-6, and 11-6
Orson Simpson defeated Narendra Singh 12-10, 7-11, 11-7, and 11-8
Men’s 45-54
Khalil Alli defeated Gowkaran Bissoon 11-2, 11-3, and 11-2