USA Strikes Out in Qualfier
David McNeeley wins one round

Feb 26, 2002 by Ron Beck © 2002 SquashTalk, photo: © 2002 Debra Tessier, may not be reproduced without express permission. [Main Draw]

Bhattacharya Makes Hay

Amidst turbulent late winter weather in the USA, four Americans and one Mexican failed to advance in action yesterday and today at Chicago's University Club. Preston Quick, Tim Wyant, and host pro John Flanigan all fell in first round qualifying. The exciting young pro from Mexico City, Eric Galvez, also failed to advance.

The one bright spot was David McNeeley's straight-game win over Rob McFadzean, though he ultimately was stopped today by Irish Champion John Rooney. Rooney was joined inthe main draw by Nathan Dugan, Ritwik Bhattacharya, and Stacy Ross.

First round action begins tomorrow.

QUALIFYING RESULTS, Windy City Open, Chicago:

ROUND TWO:
Nathan Dugan def Robby Lingashi 15-12, 15-8, 15-10
Ritwik Bhattacharya (IND) def Oriol Salvia (ESP) 11-15, 6-15, 15-7, 15-4, 15-9
Stacy Ross (ENG) def Chris Ryder (ENG) 13-15, 15-8, 15-4, 15-5
John Rooney (IRL) def David McNeeley (USA) 15-8, 15-12, 15-6

ROUND ONE:
Nathan Dugan (ENG) def Michael Robberds (AUS) 15-9, 12-15, 15-6, 15-9
Robby Lingashi (ZAM) def Martin Dzur (CZE) 15-8, 15-4, 15-11
Ritwik Bhattacharya (IND) def Andre Holderegger (SUI) 15-5, 9-15, 15-6, 15-5Matt Jenson (AUS)
Oriol Salvia (ESP) def Preston Quick (USA) 15-13, 15-9, 15-12
Stacy Ross (ENG) def Tim Wyant (USA) 12-15, 15-6, 15-8, 15-9
Chris Ryder (ENG) def Eric Galvez (MEX) 11-15, 15-11, 17-16, 15-9
David McNeeley (USA) def Rob McFadzean (RSA) 15-5, 15-8, 15-4
John Rooney (IRL) def John Flanigan (USA) 15-1, 15-10, 15-6