South African and Crusaders player Hayley Ward defeated club colleague Janet Byrnes in the final of the Madibaz Open squash tournament on Sunday, 12 March 2023.
Ward, who won the Wanderers PSA (Professional Squash Association) title in Johannesburg last month, was delighted with her success in an environment where her career developed so much during her four years as a student.
“It’s always nice to come back here and to do well,” said the 25-year-old. “I have many happy memories of playing squash for Madibaz so it was great to win the title again.”
The women’s A section was played in a round-robin format, with both Ward and Byrnes unbeaten going into the decider.
“Janet’s a very good player so I knew I had to maintain my concentration throughout the match,” said Ward.
“With her attacking abilities it was a matter of trying to play to a good length and then to go on the offensive myself when there was the opportunity.”
Photo 1 Caption: Former Madibaz squash player Hayley Ward, left, receives her prize from tournament director Jason le Roux after winning the Madibaz Open for the second straight year in Gqeberha on Sunday. Photo: Full Stop Communications
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