Unbeatable: Nicol David proves she's still queen of the Hong Kong Open
Malaysian former world number one raises her game in her favourite event as she cut Massaro down to size in the women’s final to win here for the 10th straight year
David, who lost her number world one spot after 109 months at the summit to Raneem El Welily of Egypt in September, proved she’s a major force with a straight game victory over Laura Massaro of England, the world number two, in the glass court final at Hong Kong Park Centre.
I did cry before when I won a tournament but the victory here is so special to me
And after her 15-13, 11-5, 11-3 victory, the champion could not help but cry in front of the crowd in her favourite tournament that she has been dominating since 2005 when she won the World Open.
“I did cry before when I won a tournament but the victory here is so special to me,” said 32-year-old David, who’s ranking has dropped to third.
“It has been a very long season and all the hard work paid off. I just really wanted this title to finish off the year.
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“I enjoyed every moment out there on court, enjoyed the crowds and I was able to play my game. The feeling is good that I still can’t believe I have won my 10th title here. It’s an amazing feeling.”