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Colin McQuillan, reporter on the scene. 2004 SquashTalk coverage features live updates throughout the event.

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last updated on: October 4, 2005 14:52
November 6:
- Men's finals - David Palmer Beats Amr Shabana, 10-11(6-4) 11-7 11-10(3-1) 11-6
- Women's finals - Rachael Grinham wins over Natalie Grainger, 6-9. 9-5 9-0 9-3
November 5:
- Semis Wrapup - report and quotes (by Howard Harding.)
- Second men's semi - Amr Shabana, in charismatic mood, scores impressive win over Lincou.
- Second women's semi - Vanessa fails to hold commanding league, falls in five to Grinham.
- First men's semi - David Palmer wins a thriller over Lee Beachill, 11-9 in the fifth in 101 minutes.
- First women's semi - Natalie Grainger overwhelms Cassie Jackman (by Ron Beck)
November 4:

-Palmer and Beachill set to battle in semifinal, Grinham beats Malaysia's David (by Howard Harding)
-Top Women advance to semifinal, Shabana and Lincou ready to square off (by Colin McQuillan)
November 3:

-Ricketts undaunted by White's home court advantage, Jackman and Grainger move on to semifinal. (by Howard Harding)
-Jackman digs out from early hole to win, Shabana beats Ryding (by Colin McQuillan)
November 2:

- Beachill advances past Willstrop in round of 16 clash, womens top seeds advance. (by Howard Harding)
- Women's Round of 16: Duncalf beats countrywoman Macree; men's round of 16: Kneipp, Beachill, Palmer, Gaultier are winners.

November 1:
- First round, second day: Grainger, Ryding win in rapid fashion, Iskandar gets big win over Chaloner. (by Colin McQuillan)
- Qualifier Wee advances with another win. (by Howard Harding)
October 31:
- First round, first day: Barrington falls short, seeded women prevail. Womens: seed advance, Mens, Tuominen ousts Abbas.
- The Press: The Independent's Alan Hubbard profiles Lee Beachill.
- The Press: The Age looks at Aussie defending champs.
October 30:
- Qualifying final round results, from Saturday's play.
- Where are the Americans, opinion.
October 29:

- Qualifying 1st round results, from Friday's play.
- Qualifying round draws, first round qualifying today.
- John White-ready for action, playing on home turf.
October 28:
- Peter Nicol Withdraws, ankle injury is the culprit, men's draw redrawn.
October 26:
- World #1 Beachill to compete he angrily discredits reports of his withdrawal issued by his manager.

Albert Hall (photo:© 2003, Fritz Borchert)