Kiwi Paul Coll defeated Egypt's Mostafa Asal by three games to one in the in the final of the London Squash Classic. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
New Zealand's Paul Coll has won the London Squash Classic, beating Egypt's Mostafa Asal for his 25th PSA tour title.
The match was in the fourth game with Coll leading 8-1 when Asal retired.
In a one-sided first game, Coll took the lead with an 11-8 win, though the top seed dropped the second 13-11.
The Kiwi retook the advantage as he won the third 11-7.
Asal was visibly struggling in the fourth, and though the Egyptian initially tried to continue, he was eventually forced to retire hurt with the score at 8-1 to Coll.
"I'm stoked! Very happy to back it up, all the consistency I've been looking for this season," said Coll.
"I really enjoy playing in London. I get a really good home feeling playing here. I've got my coach, family and friends here. The atmosphere was wicked all week."
Coll said he hoped Asal was alright.
"It was a real battle today and he really took it to me and I had to be on my mettle.
"It was hard, fast squash. Injuries like that happen and I hope it's not bad. I'm sure we'll have another battle in a couple of weeks."
