Squash: Gaultier wins Qatar Classic

DOHA: In his first major title success after more than two years, sixth-seed Gregory Gaultier of France stormed to an 11-8, 11-7, 2-11, 11-8 victory over English fourth-seed James Willstrop in the final of the 2011 Qatar Classic. Both players were participating in their second Qatar Classic final – Willstrop was champion in 2005 and the Frenchman runner-up in 2007 – and had been in impressive form in the run up to the final. The win marks the 19th PSA Tour title of Gaultier’s career and will boost the former world number one’s confidence ahead of next month’s PSA World Open in Rotterdam.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 23^rd, 2011.