Fernandes dethrones Khalil in women’s singles final

Nicolette Fernandes

Local and Caribbean squash stalwart Nicolette Fernandes clinched the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) Senior Women’s Championship, besting former winner Ashley Khalil 3-0 yesterday at the Georgetown Club facility.

Fernandes, a former Caribbean champion, stormed to the early advantage claiming the first set 11-5. Her lead was then doubled following another comprehensive display in the second set where she prevailed 11-2.

Fernandes, 38, then sealed the championship, as she stormed to the clean sweep following an 11-3 showing in the third set.