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Gaultier wins Case Swedish Open 2013!
The dream final in Case Swedish Open 2013 is finished and it became a final with squash in world class. Gregory Gaultier (FRA) was before the match the defending champion and a hungry Nick Matthew (ENG) hoped to take over the title. The first game Gaultier took control directly and went to a 5-1 lead. Matthew tried to keep up but the Frenchman kept up his great game and won in the end with clear 11-3. Second game was much more even. The two players played a suberb squash and the audience in Linköping cheered at many wonderful duels and some funny conversations between the players and the rreferees. After the players had followed one another up to the score of 10-10 it was finally Gaultier who won the crucial second game with 12-10. Nick was now forced to win the third game and he started the third well. Matthew had a 9-6 lead and many in the crowd started believing in a fourth game. Gaultier wanted something else and after a wonderful five straight balls Gregory won the third with 11-9. Gregory Gaultier had successfully defended his title by a superb 3-0 victory. (11-3, 12-10, 11-9). Gregory Gaultier said after the match "I am very pleased with the match. Me and Nick know each other well and have played against each other since junior time. It is always even and its important to defend the T-position. I want to thank the organizers were and the audience for a great week and I will gladly return next year."The Tournament Director, Fredrik Johnson finished the tournament with a few words of thanks to the sponsors, partners and audience. He also thanked the players with the words "You are true superstars and profesionals and i will see you all next year again!."
2013-02-03
Tarek Momen hands in W.O.!
Unfortunately we have to announce that Tarek Momen (EGY) hands in walk-over in the semi-final against Nick Matthew (ENG). This is because of an injury to the Achilles tendon. This means that the first seeded Nick Matthew is through to the final against the second seeded Gregory Gaultier (FRA) and we have a dream final for tomorrow to look forward to. Tarek Momen was very disappointed not to be able to play. "I'm disappointed and I was hoping that I could play on painkillers. I have had the injury for two months and I felt now that it was not working anymore. Meanwhile, I would not risk aggravating the injury," the dissapointed Tarek said.
2013-02-02
Gaultier to the final!
Gregory Gaultier (FRA) defeated Peter Barker (ENG) 3-0 (11-6, 11-3, 11-2). The first game was fairly evenly in the beginning when the score was 3-3. Then Gaultier moved quickly away to 7-3. After many fine shots Gaultier then won the first game by 11-6. Peter Barker had a hard time to keep up the pace while Gregory Gaultier managed to maintain his focus in both the second and third game. After the match Gaultier was in a good mood, "I like playing on this court and I like the crowd here in Linköping." Gaultier who received a minor hand injury on his left hand in the quarter-finals against Tom Richards said, "that this was not an obstacle for the final."
2013-02-02
Todays semifinals
Today it's time for the semi-finals. At 1:45 PM Peter Barker (ENG) meets Gregory Gaultier (FRA). At 3:45 PM the second semi-final will be played between Nick Matthew (ENG) and Tarek Momen (EGY). Another day of worldclass sqush!
2013-02-02
Tarek Momen won the last quarterfinal!
Tarek Momen knocked out his Egyptian compatriot Karim Abdel Gawad with 3-0 (20-18, 11-3, 11-9) The first game will go down as the longest in the Case Swedish Open's history and lasted for 30 minutes. Momen on the match: "We know each other very well and we often play against each other. Then it becomes like in the first game. Both of us were tired after the long first game and I'm happy to get to play again tomorrow."
2013-02-01
Matthew won!
Nick Matthew (ENG) are through to the semifinals after beating Cameron Pilley (AUS) with 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 11-5). Nick Matthew dominated the game and you could see that Pilley was a bit tired after playing a 5 game match yesterday against Henrik Mustonen (FIN). Matthew about the game: "I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow and hopefully i have to be sharper in that game. That will help me staying focused".
2013-02-01
Gaultier through to the semis!
Gregory Gaultier (FRA) easily made it through to the semis after 3-0 in games against Tom Richards (ENG) The score sheet was written 12-10, 11-5, 11-3. Gregory Gaultier about the match: "I had a hard time getting started in the first game. Now i'm looking forward to the next game but I need to keep me focused because tomorrow is another day."
2013-02-01
First quarter final finished!
Peter Barker (ENG) won the first quarterfinal over Simon Rosner (GER) 3-1 in games (11-8, 5-11, 11-9, 11-9). The match was tight but in the fourth game Barker took the lead by 9-1. Rosner did however got up to 9-7 before Barker took the lead to 10-7. Then Rosner won two balls and the score was 10-9 to Barker. Barker won the match ball and fourth game with 11-9. Peter Barker about the match: "Rosner played well and I had to run a lot. I enjoyed the game, but in the fourth game I felt a little edgy. Luckily I crossed the finishline."
2013-02-01
Last games of the first round
Nick Matthew (ENG) played Chris Simpson (ENG) and it was Nick that came out as the winner after 3 games to 0. The last game of the night was a very well played and tight one. It was Tarek Momen (EGY) and Daryl Selby (ENG) that played and Tarek Momen won 3-2 with the score of 11-8 in the last game.
2013-01-31
Hult out, Gaultier won!
The Swedish hope Rasmus Hult is out of the tournament after losing 0-3 against Simon Rosner (GER). Gregory Gaultier (FRA) made it through to the next round by defeating Nicolas Mueller (SUI) 3-0. Up next matches between Nick Matthew (ENG)- Chris Simpson (ENG) and Tarek Momen (EGY)- Daryl Selby (ENG).
2013-01-31
Gawad and Barker won!
The third match of the day was tight and lasted for 88 minutes. In the end, Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) stood as the winner after winning 3-2 over Laurens Jan Anjema (NED). The fourth game was won in three straight games by Peter Barker (ENG). He met his countryman Adrian Waller (ENG).
2013-01-31
Richards and Pilley to next round!
Two matches are finished playing. In the first match Tom Richards won over Jonathan Kemp 3-1. In the second match Cameron Pilley beat Henrik Mustonen 3-2.
2013-01-31
Starting in a moment!
Today we kick-off the main event of Case Swedih Open. First up at 13:00 is the match between Tom Richards (ENG) and Jonathan Kemp (ENG). We look forward to a tournament in world class!
2013-01-31
Qualification
The qualification for the Case Swedish Open has now started. To see draw and results please go to Case Swedish Open and Draw and results.
2013-01-30
Draw Case Squash Cup
The draw for the Case Squash Cup is now done. You can see the draw under Case Squash Cup. We are realy looking forward for a fantastic world squash week in Linköping. Most welcome!
2013-01-23
The draw is now official
The draw for the Case Swedish Open is now official. You can see the draw and entrylist under Case Swedish Open.
2013-01-15
Ticket release
Tickets are now released for Case Swedish Open 2013! To book please see Tickets at the menu.
2012-10-02

10 Year Anniversary

We're delighted to announce that the Case Swedish Open 2013 is equaled the largest squash tournament ever in northern Europe. It is now the tenth time that we arrange Swedish Open at the all-glass court at Linköping Sporthall.

The tournament will be among Europe's greatest and most important this season. With the winnings in line with the previous years we are confident to once again secure the praticipation of several of the world's greatest players. Top ranked payers express that this event is one of the best squash competitions in the world.

We can already now confirm that Nick Matthew, world no2, and Gregory Gaultier, world no 3, will play in the Case Swedish Open 2013. And of course many more top entrier will be confirmed soon.

The Case Squash Cup continues to be a huge success alongside the professional tournament. The tournament includes many categories, so almost all squashplayers can take part.

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Swedish Squash Association and Linköpings Squashklubb, Arenabolaget i Linköping and Medley.

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