Grinham Sisters Vie For Honours In International Squash Semis
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - World No.2 Rachael Grinham and her younger sister world No.5 Natalie Grinham will resume their rivalry in the glass court of Brunei when they meet each other in the semifinals of the Brunei International Squash Women's Open 2004 at the National Squash Centre in Jalan Berakas today.

The high profile match-up should be one of the most exciting and exhilarating semifinal games that Brunei as well as the international squash circuit has ever witnessed.

Rachael Grinham will be looking to avenge her loss to her younger sister in the WISPA World Grand Prix finals last April.

Both sisters have easy wins in the quarterfinals. Natalie easily beat Jenny Tranfield 9-2, 9-0, 9-0 in 18 minutes while Rachael crushed Rebecca Macree 9-3, 9-0, 9-0 in 25 minutes.

In the other quarterfinal games, world No. 7 Linda Elriani pulled off an upset win by defeating world no. 6 Fiona Geaves 9-2, 9-1, 9-3 in 28 minutes.

Linda will meet Vanessa Atkinson in the other semifinal as the world.No.2 was able to edge Malaysia and Asian No I Nicol David in straight sets 9-5, 9-3, 9-5.

The semifinals will start at 4.30pm today at the National Squash Centre. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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