Malaysian duo Rachel Arnold and Aifa Azman have claimed the first wins of the Silicon Valley Squash Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rachel came through a four-game test match against Alina Bushma. Rachel\u2019s error count gave Bushma hope but the experience of Arnold saw her come through 11-6, 11-9, 13-15, 11-9 in 50 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aifa recovered from losing a quick opening game 11-3 to lead 2-1, surrendering just five points in two games. Despite another strong showing from Dominguez in the fourth game, Aifa pulled through 3-11, 11-2, 11-3, 11-9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s Anahat Singh and Egypt\u2019s Nardine Garas are also through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anahat was tested in her match against Aboulmakarim, the Egyptian showcasing her strong retreival skills to demand high quality before winning 11-8, 11-8, 12-10. Aboulmakarim had her chances but couldn\u2019t consistently put points together to do any scoreboard damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garas, on the other hand, made light work of compatriot Haya Ali 11-5, 12-10, 11-4. Needing just 23 minutes to book her spot in the second round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what was always going to be a tricky affair, France\u2019s Baptiste Masotti scored the first men\u2019s victory of the event as he defeated Egypt\u2019s Adam Hawal in straight games 11-8, 11-7, 11-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two opening games saw cat-and-mouse rallies with Masotti looking to utilise his brutal forehand boast to stretch Hawal into the front of the court. The quality of Masotti remained at a consistent high level and after establishing a 2-0 lead, closed the third out 11-1 to move into round two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noor Zaman also claimed a win as he recorded a 3-11, 11-5, 11-8, 11-9 win over wildcard Bransten Ming. Zaman didn\u2019t get everything his way against the local hero. Ming won the opening game 11-3 and continued to impress throughout. Zaman came through strongly in the next three games to win 3-1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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