When David Evans lost the patience to keep Barada pinned to the side walls and volleying from the back court, Barada was ready every time to counter Evan's drops with a terrific lob or counter drop. (Photo Ron Beck © 1999)
-- Ron Beck reporting © 1999 SquashTalk.com
Ahmed Barada gets all fired up. David Evans today was the foil for Ahmed Barada's tremendous coiled-up energy, enthusiasm and earnest effort. The first several points were filled with suspense and went up and down the side walls unabated. David Evans seemed to make headway with length that hugged the walls of the court. He jumped to a 5-1 lead after several very long points that ended with Barada errots into the tin. Evans closed out the first game without much trouble.
After that though, Barada was intent on moving Evans around the court and seeing if Evans could respond to a constant attacking game. Evans couldn't, as the next three games went Barada's way.
Meanwhile, the Eye Group had four cameras trained on court, recording footage to use with their live broadcast to Egypt tomorrow. [read Martin Bronstein's account]
Barada got a slow start, as he often does, but once he could feel the corners his drops were devastating. (photo © 1999 SquashTalk)
Barada's court coverage was excellent and he didn't tire noticeably.(photo © 1999 SquashTalk)
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