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Ayeni Olusegun
Doha
England's Daryl Selby put on a squash clinic to beat Egyptian top seed Omar Mosaad in three straight games and claim the QSF No.1 PSA Tour Bronze tournament at the Khalifa International Squash & Tennis Complex in Doha on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old showed no sign of age in the contest which has a total prize money of $51,000.
"There's not many sport where 36-year-olds still win titles. So I take inspiration from guys like Roger Federer in tennis who is still top of the game and Nick Matthews (squash champion) who played at a top level," said Selby who won 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 in 41 minutes.
"But these days with science and new technology, you can push your body a little bit more and I hope to do that so I can compete with the youngsters for as long as I can," he added.
Selby took the first game by making Mosaad uncomfortable, forcing the Egyptian into committing several stroke points. The first game ball fell to Selby at 10-7 and he close out the game on his second.
In the second game, Selby leapt to big lead and had game ball at 10-6. Mosaad looked tired on court and the Englishman wasted no time to seal the game 11-6.
"It's a long tournament and I have paled four matches already. Every match takes something from you and today I tried to push hard but he played really amazing," Mosaad said.
"I guess I was a little bit fatigued today but I am happy to play in the final today, it doesn't matter the result."
Mosaad however showed a glimpse of life in the third to lead 3-1 but the experienced Selby drowned any hopes of a comeback, forcing errors from the Egyptian to seal the championship 11-6.
"This was probably my best match. The first game was crucial for me. I put pressure on him and I didn't let him play his game today. I am glad I managed to get it done," Selby said.
"It's my first title in a long time and I didn't expect to win. Playing someone like Mosaad who is the top seed, it was a nice feeling to win against him because he is a great player."
"I always enjoy coming to Doha. Thanks to the organizers for making us comfortable and putting on this event," he added.
