2026 STARR Bermuda Open Quarter-Finals Spark Drama
Nicholas Spizzirri Advanced
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The 2026 STARR Bermuda Open reached a fever pitch on quarter-finals day, as world number 90 Nicholas Spizzirri produced a miraculous comeback to stun the tournament's fourth seed Timothy Brownell at the Bermuda Squash Club.
The day began with a result that sent shockwaves through the men's draw. Facing an uphill battle against the world number 29 and fourth seed, Spizzirri looked to be heading for a swift exit after dropping the opening two sets. However, the underdog refused to buckle under the pressure, finding a second wind to unsettle his higher-ranked opponent. Spizzirri’s relentless energy and tactical adjustments allowed him to claw back into the contest, taking the third and fourth sets to force a decider. In a tense final frame, the American maintained his composure to seal a historic 7-11, 8-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-8 victory, marking one of the most significant upsets in the event's history.
In the women's division, the path to the semi-finals was far more clinical for Nadine Shahin. The world number 47 put on a dominant display to extinguish the hopes of Noa Romero in straight sets. Shahin dictated the pace from the outset, utilizing her experience to navigate a tight second frame before running away with the match in the third. Her 11-5, 11-9, 11-4 victory ensures she carries significant momentum into the final four, as she continues her pursuit of the title in Devonshire.
With the semi-final line-ups now taking shape, the tournament is poised for a grandstand finish. The remaining seeds will be wary of the giant-killing form shown by the likes of Spizzirri, while the women's draw remains wide open following Shahin’s authoritative progression.
