Squash: Willstrop v Farag - Rd 3 - PSA Dubai World Series Finals 2016/17

[@andres190393]

I saw it live, and after the first game i wouldn't had bet a coin on Willstrop's favour, Farag was playing incredible I think he would have beaten everyone on this kind of form, there was no way to win points against him, I tought it was over, and out of nowhere Willstrop started to play tighter and the best I have seem him play since he beat Mohamed in the 2015 world open, Farag keep playing incredible nevertheless he lost!!, incredible match!!, two fantastic players!!

[@jacobeliosoff1264]

Unbelievable. What a mental feat for Willstrop to hold tight and step it up after that first game. Inspiration for us all!

[@JasonTysoe]

Get in James! love watching him

[@TH3GAMINGP3NGUIN]

Jason Tysoe I

[@jalajupadhyay1491]

James still remembers his first game against Ramy in British Open 2013! Not surprising, many would say.

[@WoodsZacharyWoods]

@psasquash I really love some of these dynamic camera features. Have you considered bringing these to more videos in the future?

[@paddybascombe7234]

Bet Prince are feeling a bit foolish for dropping Willstrop now. Class is permanent.

[@andalusix01]

Devious Basco I don't think Prince is in a great financial situation.

[@M0odez]

It's quite unbelievable that Willstrop has been so competitive in the best of 3 rounds, when matches are physically even more intense. Despite it being his clear weakness in comparison to the other top-ranked players, his class has really shone through; every point he wins comes with sublime control and accuracy.

[@M0odez]

Agreed; his shot selection and accuracy have always made him a great player. The best of 3 format clearly raises the physical intensity at which the players can maintain; you would think this would favour the more explosive players who rely on retrieving more and are comfortable at a higher pace. The quality James has produced to match this has been unreal and I hope he goes further.

[@jacobeliosoff1264]

I'd argue 3 games suits him better. Best of 5 suits the stamina specialists like Matthew and Castagnet.

[@M0odez]

I can see where you're coming from, but I would say that it's more on the fact that the players are willing to sustain higher levels of intensity in bo3s; in bo5s they are more likely to allow Willstrop to dictate a slower pace, thus suiting Willstrop, due to not wanting to burn themselves out too quickly. Would be very interested to hear the players' opinions on this.

[@fahedjavaid1]

wow.... amazing game

[@63off]

Does Farag have a nick name yet? The Preying Mantis seems to fit perfectly for mine.

[@Shinycoat]

How about Ali "The Cat" Farag

[@Moose92411]

I love the Mantis

[@nickyclement]

I do believe generally they call him "the engineer", not so much because he plays really intelligently on the court but simply because he does have an engineering degree!

[@watching99134]

Commentators used "Rubberman" and "Fantastic Farag".

[@nickyclement]

In this match they did but I think they were trying to highlight his unbelievable retrieving at those points. If you go back and watch older Faraq games they do call him "the engineer" occasionally, i just don't think it was as catchy as most of the other nicknames : /

[@joker-agar3687]

Ali Farag has such class, definitely a future top 3 player

[@fm1326]

Game between two gentlemen

[@helenemayr2317]

gr8

[@sheharyarkhan2384]

Very good from the marksmen. He can beat the most prolific of players when he wants to. Top squash, great venue but sad to see the crowd.

[@luqi01]

does this mean farag is out of the tournament now?

[@johnodonnell9306]

how many walls did that hit PJ two, thats why its called a 2 wall boast Joey...lol

[@leonardgreyvenstein8462]

aye

[@mikesmith3235]

Stroppy is a God