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Home favouirite Amanda Sobhy continues to fly the US flag as she beat Joshna Chinappa in straight games to reach the quarters. 

It took her three game balls to take the lead, the second was more comfortable, and she recovered from 0-4 in the third to claim victory.

“The whole point of pulling out early in San Francisco was so I could compete at this tournament,” said Boston-born Sobhy.

“I might not be where I want to be injury/health wise, but I’m pretty pleased with my performance. I know how deadly Joshna can be, but my second round match gave me some confidence and knowing that I can still play and move even if both legs aren’t fully functional. I’m really happy with today.

“I knew that if I wasn’t on in my attacks then she was going to counter and that would put me under pressure, so I made sure to get my length to the back and use more height, vary the pace so the game plan worked and I’m pretty happy with that.

“I think both Camille and I played really well in France and it was probably one of the hottest conditions that we’ve ever played in. Even though I lost that, it’s a battle I will remember and it gives you confidence that you can play at that level, but hopefully third time is a charm against her.”

After a great opening day, the hosts suffered a little on Day Two, with Amanda Sobhy the sole American survivor, after winning her all-USA match with Olivia Fiechter.

“I was struggling with a little niggle in my leg from San Francisco,” said 26-year-old Sobhy.

“So I didn’t really know what to expect coming here and whether I was playing or not playing, playing and making it worse. But this tournament means so much to me and I wanted to at least try, so no matter what happened I gave it a shot and tried my best. I’m pleased to win and move to the next round.

“Olivia has improved so much, I think in her first year she has jumped up like 110 spots. It’s nice to have another US player on tour as well and it goes to show the level that US Squash is at and that we’re really challenging the top girls.

“Myself, Liv, other Liv, my sister and Haley so it’s nice to have a good group of us challenging other countries that have been dominating for so many years. It’s hard playing one of your best mates on tour.”

American Round Two Results

GC  [5] Joelle King (Nzl) 3-1 Olivia Blatchford Clyne (Usa)   12-10, 11-7, 5-11, 11-5 (43m) GC  [2] Camille Serme (Fra) 3-0 [wc] Sabrina Sobhy (Usa)   11-5, 11-7, 11-4 (26m) RF  Campbell Grayson (Nzl) 3-0 [wc] Andrew Douglas (Usa)   11-7, 11-4, 11-7 (45m) GC  [7] Amanda Sobhy (Usa) 3-1 Olivia Fiechter (Usa)   11-4, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7 (34m)

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