Day Four of the Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships 2025 delivered a feast of drama, with the semi-finals proving to be a crucible of endurance and skill. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire witnessed a night of gripping encounters, where four matches went the distance, requiring the ultimate test of a decisive fifth set.
The evening's narrative was one of resilience and tenacity, showcasing the depth of talent within Bermuda's squash community. While the top seeds in the Men's and Women's Open categories largely progressed with relative comfort, the undercards provided a series of captivating battles that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
In the Men's Open, top seed Taylor Carrick demonstrated his authority with a straight-sets victory over Kristian Muldoon (11-5, 11-8, 11-6). Similarly, second seed Micah Franklin secured his place in the final with a dominant performance against Noah Browne (11-8, 12-10, 11-4).
The Women's Open Semi-Finals followed a similar pattern. Top seed Melina Turk cruised past Sydney Wallace (11-2, 11-3, 11-4), while second seed Eilidh Franklin overcame a minor blip in the third set to defeat Abigail Brewer (11-4, 11-6, 6-11, 11-4).
However, the real drama unfolded in the Bracket Divisions and veteran categories. Jeffrey Olson and Elijah Simmons engaged in a gruelling 38-minute contest in the Men's Open Bracket 3 Division. Olson clinched victory in the fifth (11-5, 11-6, 13-15, 6-11, 11-6).
Tariq Ahmed and Quintin Venter replicated this intensity in the Men's B Bracket 3 Division. Their 30-minute battle saw both players trade blows, with Ahmed ultimately prevailing in the fifth (11-9, 11-7, 8-11, 6-11, 11-5).
The veterans also showcased their enduring passion for the sport. Anthony Fellowes defeated Jordache Rawson in a hard-fought five sets (9-11, 11-6, 11-5, 6-11, 11-4).
Graeme Henderson and Derek Wheeler battled in their 32-minute clash, with Henderson eventually emerging victorious in a tense fifth set (11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 11-9, 12-10).
Men’s Open Semi-Finals
11 11 11 Taylor Carrick defeated
05 08 06 Kristian Muldoon
11 12 11 Micah Franklin defeated
08 10 04 Noah Browne
Women’s Open Semi-Finals
11 11 06 11 Eilidh Franklin defeated
04 06 11 04 Abigail Brewer
11 11 11 Melina Turk defeated
02 03 04 Sydney Wallace
Men's Open Bracket 2 Division
11 13 11 Anaya Smith defeated
06 11 08 Dylan Pratt
11 07 11 11 Armin De Weerdt defeated
04 11 08 08 Charles Riker
Men's Open Bracket 3 Division
11 11 13 06 11 Jeffrey Olson defeated
05 06 15 11 06 Elijah Simmons
Men's B Division Semi-Final
12 11 09 11 William Frith defeated
10 07 11 05 Rhys Puddy
Men's B Bracket 2 Division
16 08 11 11 Mason Smith defeated
14 11 08 09 Rocco Adderley
11 11 11 Jonah Every defeated
07 08 08 Michael Schrah
Men's B Bracket 3 Division
11 11 08 06 11 Tariq Ahmed defeated
09 07 11 11 05 Quintin Venter
Men’s Veterans Over 40 Semi-Finals
11 11 06 11 John Fletcher defeated
01 03 11 08 Hadleigh Farrer
09 11 11 06 11 Anthony Fellowes defeated
11 06 05 11 04 Jordache Rawson
Men’s Veterans Over 40 Bracket 2 Final
11 09 06 11 12 Graeme Henderson defeated
07 11 11 09 10 Derek Wheeler
Men’s Veterans Over 40 Bracket 2 Division
11 11 12 Nick Leach defeated
04 08 10 Jeffrey Ingelman
Men’s Veterans Over 50 Semi-Final
11 08 11 11 Nick Leach defeated
07 11 03 09 Anthony White
11 11 11 Spencer Moss defeated
06 02 05 Peter Cooper
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