Fernandes advances to semifinal round at World Squash Masters

Nicolette Fernandes advanced to the semifinal round in the women’s 40+ category of the World Squash Federation Masters, defeating local star Milja Dorenbos 3-0 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, yesterday at the Frans Otten Stadion.

Fernandes, who won gold in the women’s 35+ section in the 2022 edition, earned her place in the final four following a clinical performance. She prevailed 11-4, 11-3, and 11-2. She will now lock horns with Karen Blom of South Africa for a place in the final.

Nicolette Fernandes advanced to the final in the women’s 40+ category of the World Squash Federation Masters, dispatching South African Karen Blom 3-0 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, yesterday at the Frans Otten Stadion.

Fernandes, who won gold in the women’s 35+ section in the 2022 edition, earned her place in the final four following a clinical performance. Fernandes raced to a 1-0 advantage as she won the first set 11-2. She then doubled her advantage with an 11-5 showing in the second stanza.

The result was then sealed following an 11-3 score in the third set. Fernandes will now oppose Samantha Teran in the final tomorrow.