KARACHI, Nov 28: England’s James Willstrop and Vanessa Atkinson of the Netherlands, claimed the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, in the Qatar Classic squash after straight games victories at the Khalifa International Squash Complex in Doha on Sunday.

According to details, Willstrop raced up to a first game lead, allowing his opponent only a single point, before continuing the rout in the second game.

It took the Englishman 42 minutes to beat Palmer 11-1, 11-7, 11-7 and inflict the first straight-game defeat of the Australian in a ranking event this year.

The Qatar success marks Willstrop’s second PSA Super Series crown, and the fifth PSA Tour title of his career.

In the women’s final, Atkinson, the world champion in her 29th WISPA Tour final, earned her third successive straight games win in the event beating Vicky Botwright 9-7, 9-4, 9-2 in 34 minutes to claim her 17th WISPA title.

All the players now race to Hong Kong, where the PSA and WISPA Tour action continues in the Cathay Pacific Credit Suisse Privilege World Open.

Willstrop opens his campaign against local wild card player Wai Hang Wong, while Atkinson looks forward to a qualifier.

Results:

Men’s: James Willstrop (ENG) bt David Palmer (AUS) 11-1, 11-7, 11-7 (42m).

Women’s: Vanessa Atkinson (NED) bt Vicky Botwright (ENG) 9-7, 9-4, 9-2 (34m).—Agencies