The women’s title decider will see World No.6 Hania El Hammamy line up in her first U.S. Open final opposite the defending champion Nouran Gohar following respective wins against World No.1 Nour El Sherbini and USA’s Olivia Fiechter.
El Hammamy found herself a game down after a strong start from El Sherbini, who is a three-time runner-up at this tournament. However, El Hammamy stepped it up in the second game and punished El Sherbini as the match went on, eventually emerging victorious courtesy of an 8-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-7 triumph.
“It would mean a lot [to win the U.S. Open title],” El Hammamy said.
“I’ve never reached anything in this tournament, I used to lose in the first or second round. I’m loving the new venue, it’s amazing, I’m loving the court, the atmosphere, and the crowd is amazing.”
Gohar ended US hopes at the tournament after overcoming the country’s No.3 player Olivia Fiechter 11-5, 11-2, 11-3.
Fiechter was appearing in her maiden Platinum semi-final after causing a major shock against compatriot and World No.3 Amanda Sobhy in the third round. But she was put to the sword in a dominant Gohar display, and the Egyptian will now aim to capture back-to-back U.S. Open titles.
"I have great memories of two years ago, it was amazing,” Gohar said.
“Having the crowd today, even if most of the time they were cheering against me, I love it. I love having a great crowd watching and enjoying the game. It makes me feel really happy, and I really appreciate what I’m doing on court.”
The 2021 U.S. Open finals will be held at 19:00 (GMT-4) tomorrow (October 6). All of the action will be shown live on SQUASHTV and the channels of contracted broadcast partners.
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Results - Semi Finals: Men’s 2021 U.S. Open presented by Truist
[4] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt Joel Makin (WAL) 3-2: 11-9, 5-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8 (83m)
[8] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [7] Diego Elias (PER) 3-2: 11-7, 11-8, 3-11, 2-11, 12-10 (96m)
Draw - Men’s Final: To Be Played October 6th
[4] Tarek Momen (EGY) v [8] Mostafa Asal (EGY)
Results - Semi Finals: Women’s 2021 U.S. Open presented by Truist
[3] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt [1] Nour El Sherbini (EGY) 3-1: 8-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-7 (59m)
[2] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt Olivia Fiechter (USA) 3-0: 11-5, 11-2, 11-3 (32m)
Draw - Women’s Final: To Be Played October 6th
[3] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) v [2] Nouran Gohar (EGY)
