Calgary’s Schnell advances to Ralph’s Open squash semi-finals
MEDICINE HAT, AB – A Canadian squash player is just two wins away from a tournament victory on home soil, as the 2018 Ralph’s Texas Bar Open enters its second-last day in Medicine Hat.
On Friday, Calgary’s Andrew Schnell defeated fellow Canadian and second-seed Shawn Delierre in straight sets (11-1, 11-9, 11-3) to advance to the tournament semi-finals on Saturday.
Looking to book his spot in the finals, Schnell will be facing England fourth-seed George Parker, who took down Juan Camilo Vargas from Venezuela in three sets (11-9, 11-9, 11-5).
Their semi-final matchup will be held at the Medicine Hat Downtown YMCA at 3:00 pm with a spot in the championship finals on the line.