Guernsey Press

Simpson beats Walker in World Championship opener

CHRIS SIMPSON is through to the second round of the Wadi Degla World Squash Championship in Egypt.

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The Guernseyman recorded his first career win over long-time training partner Alister Walker of Botswana this afternoon – 11-2, 13-11, 11-9 in 42min. in Cairo.

'I'm really happy to get through to the second round,' said the Sarnian afterwards.

Simpson will now face 16th seed Max Lee of Hong Kong tomorrow for a place in the last 16.

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