[2] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) 3-0 Heston Malik (ENG) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (32m)
Heston : Yesterday, I told you I was playing against “an experienced player”, actually, it’s probably the most experienced player!
I gave absolutely all, there’s not much else I can do, I tried my best, trying to keep as tight and high as possible, maybe a few less crosscourts in the middle, but that’s about it.
To improve, I need to probably use more height on the front wall, and my movement towrds the front as well. I can get those balls back without diving, as Mohamed actually told me at the end.
If I can get my movement right, I can probably get onto the ball a lot quicker, because I hit pretty well, it’s my movement I need to sort out.
Mohamed : “This is my first time playing Heston today. I have watched him a few times, but he has such a big presence on the court. He has a big forehand, his backhand is very accurate and I think there is a lot of potential in him.
I hope he can take it to the next level. Just like my brother and I playing together in a team, it would be cool for him and Curtis and maybe even three brothers to play together, you never know.
“Hopefully, I will be watching him on TV for many years to come.
“Another season is about to start. I’m really excited to get going and lets see what happens.”
