Following a successful UKAF competition, Capt Rosie Hamilton and Maj Elaine Radcliffe were joined by fresh off the slopes Capt Michelle Higgins to take on Roehampton, who fielded 3 of their young pros – Jasmine Hutton (WR 48), Kace Bartley (WR 85) and Elspeth Young (WR 168). Roehampton had a win in hand already against their toughest competitors (Colets) and could afford to take the pace off a bit, whilst proceeding to give each of the Army players a masterclass in speed of movement and accuracy of shots that comes from daily hours spent on court whilst making a living from squash. Although a spirited fight was put up, it was an convincing 3-0 win to Roehampton.
Seed | Army | Roehampton | Score | Result |
1 | Capt Hamilton | Jasmine Hutton | 2/11, 3/11, 7/11 | 0-3 |
2 | Maj Radcliffe | Kace Bartley | 2/11, 6/11, 2/11 | 0-3 |
3 | Capt Higgins | Elspeth Young | 4/11, 9/11, 6/11 | 0-3 |
Next to arrive on the courts were the Colets team, fielding Emily Whitlock (WR 24), Alison Thomson (WR 72) and Lauren Briggs (O35 British Open Winner). Ever enthusiastic and keen to challenge, the Army players were in the end outclassed by the professional performance effortlessly displayed by the Colets team, showcasing the clear divide between professional and amateur players.
Seed | Army | Roehampton | Score | Result |
1 | Capt Hamilton | Emily Whitlock | 2/11, 1/11, 2/11 | 0-3 |
2 | Maj Radcliffe | Alison Thomson | 8/11, 8/11, 8/11 | 0-3 |
3 | Capt Higgins | Lauren Briggs | 8/11, 3/11, 7/11 | 0-3 |