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By Carmen Di Gregorio, Toronto, 19 Nov 2001
© 2001 Toronto Star, with permission

POWER SURGE AT BCE PLACE

There will be a Power surge of sorts running through Toronto's financial district as Canada's Jonathon Power continues his journey to recapture the top spot in squash's world rankings.

Ranked third in the world, power Is joined this week by the world's best players for the YMG Capital Pro Squash Classic in the BCE Place atrium. Power heard thunderous cheers resonating off the glass ceiling plates last night as he won his round-of-16 match over Shahir Razik of Toronto, 15-4, 15-8, 15-6.

A portable see-through court and bleachers to accommodate roughly 750 spectators has been erected right in the middle of the building's corridor. Power, who won this tournament last year, is no stranger to the view from the top. He's been ranked No.1 four different times and he is anxious to get there again.

"That was the crowning moment of my career," Power said last night. However, the 27-year old's ascension to the top this time will be less arduous - from only two spots back - and not as rewarding as coming from the middle of the pack as he did the first time.

"Getting back there is not as motivating as the first time but if certainly hurts when you're still playing hard and you're not ranked No.1," said Power, who is a native of Comox B.C., but lived in Toronto most of his life. He now lives in Montreal with his wife Sita. This year has been a difficult one for Power. Hampered by nagging injuries, he has only one tournament title this, April in Egypt.

This 10-years veteran of the PSA tour will encounter stiff competition this week as he attempts to defend his title. He will be vying for the $13,000 (Cdn) winner's cheque against the likes of the current No. 1 ranked player, David Palmer of Australia, and British rival Peter Nicol, who has bumped Power out of second place in the rankings. Power said he'll likely play for three more years.

"The motivation isn't quite the same that drives you every day to do your trainingyou're more inclined to party than to train," he said. If Power wins here, he'll have to do it by beating third-seed Nicol in the semifinals Thursday followed by a win over Number 1 seed Palmer in the championship on Friday.


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	By Carmen Di Gregorio, Toronto, 19 Nov 2001 © 2001 Toronto Star, with permission POWER SURGE AT BCE PLACE There will be a Power surge of sorts running through Toronto's financial district as Canada's Jonathon Power continues his journey to recapture the top spot in squash's world rankings. Ranked third in the world, power Is joined this week by the world's best players for the YMG Capital Pro Squash Classic in the BCE Place atrium. Power heard thunderous cheers resonating off the glass ceiling plates last night as he won his round-of-16 match over Shahir Razik of Toronto, 15-4, 15-8, 15-6. A portable see-through court and bleachers to accommodate roughly 750 spectators has been erected right in the middle of the building's corridor. Power, who won this tournament last year, is no stranger to the view from the top. He's been ranked No.1 four different times and he is anxious to get there again. "That was the crowning moment of my career," Power said last night. However, the 27-year old's ascension to the top this time will be less arduous - from only two spots back - and not as rewarding as coming from the middle of the pack as he did the first time. "Getting back there is not as motivating as the first time but if certainly hurts when you're still playing hard and you're not ranked No.1," said Power, who is a native of Comox B.C., but lived in Toronto most of his life. He now lives in Montreal with his wife Sita. This year has been a difficult one for Power. Hampered by nagging injuries, he has only one tournament title this, April in Egypt. This 10-years veteran of the PSA tour will encounter stiff competition this week as he attempts to defend his title. He will be vying for the $13,000 (Cdn) winner's cheque against the likes of the current No. 1 ranked player, David Palmer of Australia, and British rival Peter Nicol, who has bumped Power out of second place in the rankings. Power said he'll likely play for three more years. "The motivation isn't quite the same that drives you every day to do your trainingyou're more inclined to party than to train," he said. If Power wins here, he'll have to do it by beating third-seed Nicol in the semifinals Thursday followed by a win over Number 1 seed Palmer in the championship on Friday.