HSC International SF: Avila And Khan Into Final In Houston

Pakistan’s Muhammad Asim Khan and Mexican Alfredo Avila will meet in the final of the HSC International Squash Open on Sunday afternoon.

The Pakistani is the top seed for the competition, and he came up against Colombia’s Andres Herrera in the semi-finals. The No.8 seed had defeated No.4 seed Spencer Lovejoy in the last eight to make it to this stage of the tournament.

After two games, the pair were level in their last four meeting at the Houston Squash Club, with both winning a game by an 11-7 scoreline. From there, though, Khan was able to show his class, and he won both the third and fourth games 11-6 to book his place in the final.

He will now face Mexico’s Alfredo Avila in that final on Sunday afternoon, after the No.3 seed got the better of No.2 seed Andrew Douglas in four games. Like the other semi-final, the pair were tied at 1-1, but Avila was able to power on, winning both of the next two games to move into a ninth final in 2022.

The final of the HSC International Squash Open will take place on Sunday, December 4, with the winner of the Challenger 10 level event being crowned.

Semi-Final Results: HSC International Squash Open
[1] Muhammad Asim Khan (PAK) bt [8] Andres Herrera (COL) 3-1: 11-7, 7-11, 11-6, 11-6 (45m)
[3] Alfredo Avila (MEX) bt [2] Andrew Douglas (USA) 3-1: 11-6, 7-11, 11-8, 11-7 (43m)

Final Draw: To Be Played Sunday, November 4
[1] Muhammad Asim Khan (PAK) v [3] Alfredo Avila (MEX)