David Palmer Wins PST World Championship
from Tour Media
DAC Member Doug Troszak with David Palmer at clinic with the pros
Josh Cardwell with students of Racquet Up Detroit
Elliot and Fabian after a "hit"
Michigan Squash President John Dunwoody and Mick Joint on finals day
May 5, 2013 - David Palmer beat Wade Johnstone in four games at the Detroit Athletic Club on Sunday afternoon to win the 2013 Professional Squash Tour World Championship.
The first game was characterized by fast play and hard hitting as both players were taking the ball early off the front wall and working hard to get it past each other. Johnstone won game one 11-9.
"The ball was flying in game one," said Johnstone. "And I liked the way the match started. But David changed his strategy after that, and I was in trouble."
Palmer took some pace off the ball in game two and used the lob with greater frequency. Johnstone was moving well around the court throughout the match. And at times, he showed flashes of brilliance with shots that caught the audience and Palmer by surprise.
However, Palmer was able to assert himself in the later games and looked every bit the champion he has been for over a decade.
"I felt good today and throughout this weekend. I've been training hard preparing for this tournament as well as next month's World Team Championships," Palmer said in post-game remarks. Palmer will once again representing Australia in next month's World Team's tournament.
PST Commissioner Joe McManus was pleased with the season finale. "This is our second year coming to Detroit for our capstone event," said McManus.
"We are at the beginning of what I hope will be a long term relationship. The Detroit Athletic Club is the best facility in the country for us to be hosting this championship. The facility is great, [Head Pro] Mick Joint has been magnificent, and the members have been so welcoming."
Earlier this season PST and the DAC announced a new three year relationship that will keep the PST World Championship tournament at the DAC at least through 2015.
In the third place match Mohamed El Sherbini beat Stefano Galifi 12-14, 11-2, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8.
Finals Results
David Palmer beat Wade Johnstone 9-11, 11-5, 11-6, 11-8
3rd Place Match
Mohamed El Sherbini beat Stefano Galifi 12-14, 11-2, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8
Semi Finals Results
David Palmer beat Stefano Galifi 12-10, 8-11, 11-9, 11-2
Wade Johnstone beat Mohamed El Sherbini 11-5, 12-10, 8-11, 11-9
Quarter Finals Results
David Palmer beat Fabian Kalaitzis 14-12, 11-7, 11-7
Wade Johnstone beat Shahid Khan 11-5, 11-7, 11-7
Stefano Galifi beat Josh Cardwell 11-5, 11-5, 11-6
Mohamed El Sherbini beat Brad Thompson 11-7, 11-6, 11-9
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