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Nicol David (in white) taking a shot against England's Alison Waters during their 2010 CIMB Malaysian Open semi-final match on July 23.
Nicol David (in white) taking a shot against England's Alison Waters during their 2010 CIMB Malaysian Open semi-final match on July 23.
KUALA LUMPUR, (D5 Sports) - Until today, Nicol David was invincible on the squash court. Until today, whenever the Malaysian stepped in, a 3-0 win is guaranteed. Until she met Alison Waters of England in the CIMB Malaysian Open semi-finals on Friday, that is.
World No 1 Nicol David finally met an opponent worth playing with in Alison, having to endure through a 64-minute match to seal her 14-12, 12-10, 6-11, 11-7 win at the Curve, Mutiara Damansara.
The Penang lass is still on course to notch her eighth Malaysian Open title after booking her finals ticket with the win even though fourth seed and World No 5 Alison played well to become the first person this year to penetrate Nicol's unbeaten armour.
"Alison was excellent on court today. No doubt she played like she has nothing to lose. It was a great match," said Nicol.
Nicol will face Jenny Duncalf of England, who will be the last hurdle between the Malaysian and a sixth consecutive Malaysian Open crown.
"Everybody, and Jenny included, will bring out their strongest card in every tournament. I have to be always ready to take up the challenge," added Nicol.
Regarding Alison being the first person this year to crack her invincible record, Nicol was unfazed by it.
"In every battle, taking a game or two is normal. I am happy enough I pulled through, regardless whether it is a 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2," quipped the 26-year old Malaysian.
World No 2 Jenny booked her finals berth after sealing a 11-8, 11-5, 8-11, 12-10 win over Raneem El Weleily.
"It was a great one, but a tough match," said Jenny. "I started well, but lost concentration in the third, giving her (Raneem) a chance to come back.
"I knew I cannot lose the fourth, so I pushed it, and luckily it worked out to my favour," she added.
About her finals match with Nicol , the 27-year old Jenny, insists that it is always tough to play the Penang lass.
"She is a well-rounded player, and the best, at that. It will be a very, very difficult match," said Jenny.
World No 1 Nicol David finally met an opponent worth playing with in Alison, having to endure through a 64-minute match to seal her 14-12, 12-10, 6-11, 11-7 win at the Curve, Mutiara Damansara.
The Penang lass is still on course to notch her eighth Malaysian Open title after booking her finals ticket with the win even though fourth seed and World No 5 Alison played well to become the first person this year to penetrate Nicol's unbeaten armour.
"Alison was excellent on court today. No doubt she played like she has nothing to lose. It was a great match," said Nicol.
Nicol will face Jenny Duncalf of England, who will be the last hurdle between the Malaysian and a sixth consecutive Malaysian Open crown.
"Everybody, and Jenny included, will bring out their strongest card in every tournament. I have to be always ready to take up the challenge," added Nicol.
Regarding Alison being the first person this year to crack her invincible record, Nicol was unfazed by it.
"In every battle, taking a game or two is normal. I am happy enough I pulled through, regardless whether it is a 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2," quipped the 26-year old Malaysian.
World No 2 Jenny booked her finals berth after sealing a 11-8, 11-5, 8-11, 12-10 win over Raneem El Weleily.
"It was a great one, but a tough match," said Jenny. "I started well, but lost concentration in the third, giving her (Raneem) a chance to come back.
"I knew I cannot lose the fourth, so I pushed it, and luckily it worked out to my favour," she added.
About her finals match with Nicol , the 27-year old Jenny, insists that it is always tough to play the Penang lass.
"She is a well-rounded player, and the best, at that. It will be a very, very difficult match," said Jenny.
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