6th title for Fabian and 5th for Zeta
Fabian Kalaitzis crowned once again Greek champion at a full central court in Athens squash club (OAA). Petros Tzamaloukas fough hard until the end but it was Fabian that kept his steady game and won the last point.
The match started nervously by both sides and Fabian took a lead with 5-2. But then Petros looked to find his game as he almost leveled 5-4. Two nicks from Fabian made it 7-4 and after some great rallies he took also the first game 9-5. In the second game both players were going together point by point and Fabian had a little accident falling on his elbow making it a bit sore. No medical needed and Petros got in front 7-6. Big rallies followed and finaly Fabian grapped it 9-7 and now leading by 2/0 games.
The third game started with perfect nick shots from Petros who lead once again 5-2 and Fabian played then realy well with perfect straights and putting pressure to his opponent with his backhand straight drops. 8-7 and matchball for Fabian when Petros went the wrong way and with a huge jump parallel the floor although getting the ball couldn’t rescue it. It was all over and 3/0 for Fabian.
Earlier it was Zeta Tzamalouka ,Petros's sister, who stormed through Eliza Kargioti 9-4 10-8 9-5. Zeta proved that he is the best female in Greek squash history by getting her fifth title against a strong opponent. The match sarted with Zeta dominating the rallies and in control. Then in the second game Eliza improved and got her shots but Zeta's experience and crosses gave her a 2/0 games lead. Once again in the third Zeta got the big points and praivaled by 3/0. Eliza was improved a lot and Zeta too. This was a high level squash from both players.
In the veterans (+50) Markos Pasaliadis after having a 2/0 games lead finally won it by 3/2 games against Manolis Kokkinaras.
At the awards ceremony we had speeches from the winners and finalists. Zeta Tzamalouka thanked her husband and son for their support and also Patrick Le Feur ,the captain of Vail De Reil team in France for believing in her and having her in this team. Petros and Fabian together thanked the people for coming (actually it was the first time that the gallery was so full), the Federation ,the Athens club and wished this was the beginning of a new era in Greek squash with more children playing and more juniors squash camps helding.
See you next year !!!
Fabian Kalaitzis crowned once again Greek champion at a full central court in Athens squash club (OAA). Petros Tzamaloukas fough hard until the end but it was Fabian that kept his steady game and won the last point.
The match started nervously by both sides and Fabian took a lead with 5-2. But then Petros looked to find his game as he almost leveled 5-4. Two nicks from Fabian made it 7-4 and after some great rallies he took also the first game 9-5. In the second game both players were going together point by point and Fabian had a little accident falling on his elbow making it a bit sore. No medical needed and Petros got in front 7-6. Big rallies followed and finaly Fabian grapped it 9-7 and now leading by 2/0 games.
The third game started with perfect nick shots from Petros who lead once again 5-2 and Fabian played then realy well with perfect straights and putting pressure to his opponent with his backhand straight drops. 8-7 and matchball for Fabian when Petros went the wrong way and with a huge jump parallel the floor although getting the ball couldn’t rescue it. It was all over and 3/0 for Fabian.
Earlier it was Zeta Tzamalouka ,Petros's sister, who stormed through Eliza Kargioti 9-4 10-8 9-5. Zeta proved that he is the best female in Greek squash history by getting her fifth title against a strong opponent. The match sarted with Zeta dominating the rallies and in control. Then in the second game Eliza improved and got her shots but Zeta's experience and crosses gave her a 2/0 games lead. Once again in the third Zeta got the big points and praivaled by 3/0. Eliza was improved a lot and Zeta too. This was a high level squash from both players.
In the veterans (+50) Markos Pasaliadis after having a 2/0 games lead finally won it by 3/2 games against Manolis Kokkinaras.
At the awards ceremony we had speeches from the winners and finalists. Zeta Tzamalouka thanked her husband and son for their support and also Patrick Le Feur ,the captain of Vail De Reil team in France for believing in her and having her in this team. Petros and Fabian together thanked the people for coming (actually it was the first time that the gallery was so full), the Federation ,the Athens club and wished this was the beginning of a new era in Greek squash with more children playing and more juniors squash camps helding.
See you next year !!!
Quarter finals and semi finals
The Nationals continued yesterday with the quarterfinals and later in the afternoon with the semis in men's category.
At the quarters top two seeds got through easy,Fabian Kalaitzis won Leo Tzakos 3-0 and Petros Tzamaloukas beat Nikos Symeonidis 3-0. The match of the round was Konstantinos Kargiotis against Panos Skylodimos. The 19 year old Kargiotis won 3-1 after an interesting match at the hot courts of the club. In the last quarterfinal Andreas Hiotakis won George Perisinakis 3-0.
The first semi final was between Fabian Kalaitzis and Konstantinos Kargiotis. Konstantinos never looked dangerous for his opponent and was always under pressure and defending. Fabian won 9/4 9/3 10/8. Last match of the evening was between Petros Tzamaloukas and Andreas Hiotakis with Andreas taking the game and going to 1-1 but finally couldn’t manage to go further. Petros won 9/5 7/9 9/6 9/3. Andreas is improved and the team needs players like him.
Tonight we will have the semis of the women's event with Zeta Tzamalouka against Nicol Pozidi and Eliza Kargioti, Konstantinos's sister, against Maria Zacharaki.
Round of 16
The championships are running smoothly in Athens squash club and many people panticipating and attending to see the matches.
Last night we had a couple of good matches on second round. Leo Tzakos beat Logothetis Hiotakis 3-0 in an exciting match and veteran Panagiotis Tzaneas fought hard against holder Kalaitzis and got down with the same score.
We are today at the quarter-finals stage with matches scheduled for this evening. 6 times Greek champion Fabian Kalaitzis is playing against Leo Tzakos who in the last tournament made the big upset beating ex-champion Moustroufis. 19 years old Konstantinos Kargiotis is playing against Panos Skylodimos, Andreas Hiotakis - George Perisinakis and finaly another Greek championship holder Petros Tzamaloukas against Nikos Symeonidis.
In women's, juniors and veterans all the seeds continue.
Preview
Greek National Championships are starting tomorrow at Athens squash club with men,women,juniors and veterans categories.
Fabian Kalaitzis,last year's champion, is first seed with Petros Tzamaloukas in second seed sceduled to meet in the final for another meet-up as the last three years. Fabian won two of them and Petros one. It is also sceduled according to the draw posssible meet-ups in the quarters Kalaitzis-Tzakos Leo or Hiotakis Logo ,Skylodimos-Kargiotis Konstadinos ,Afifi Omar-Hiotakis Andreas and Tzamaloukas-Symeonidis Nikos.
In the women category the strong favorite is Zeta Tzamalouka followed by Eliza Kargioti and Nicol Pozidi. Konstantinos Kargiotis in the juniors and Kokkinaras ,Gavalas and Barletis at the veterans are the favorites too.
For information regarding the championships call 210-9232872 tournament desk.
The Nationals continued yesterday with the quarterfinals and later in the afternoon with the semis in men's category.
At the quarters top two seeds got through easy,Fabian Kalaitzis won Leo Tzakos 3-0 and Petros Tzamaloukas beat Nikos Symeonidis 3-0. The match of the round was Konstantinos Kargiotis against Panos Skylodimos. The 19 year old Kargiotis won 3-1 after an interesting match at the hot courts of the club. In the last quarterfinal Andreas Hiotakis won George Perisinakis 3-0.
The first semi final was between Fabian Kalaitzis and Konstantinos Kargiotis. Konstantinos never looked dangerous for his opponent and was always under pressure and defending. Fabian won 9/4 9/3 10/8. Last match of the evening was between Petros Tzamaloukas and Andreas Hiotakis with Andreas taking the game and going to 1-1 but finally couldn’t manage to go further. Petros won 9/5 7/9 9/6 9/3. Andreas is improved and the team needs players like him.
Tonight we will have the semis of the women's event with Zeta Tzamalouka against Nicol Pozidi and Eliza Kargioti, Konstantinos's sister, against Maria Zacharaki.
Round of 16
The championships are running smoothly in Athens squash club and many people panticipating and attending to see the matches.
Last night we had a couple of good matches on second round. Leo Tzakos beat Logothetis Hiotakis 3-0 in an exciting match and veteran Panagiotis Tzaneas fought hard against holder Kalaitzis and got down with the same score.
We are today at the quarter-finals stage with matches scheduled for this evening. 6 times Greek champion Fabian Kalaitzis is playing against Leo Tzakos who in the last tournament made the big upset beating ex-champion Moustroufis. 19 years old Konstantinos Kargiotis is playing against Panos Skylodimos, Andreas Hiotakis - George Perisinakis and finaly another Greek championship holder Petros Tzamaloukas against Nikos Symeonidis.
In women's, juniors and veterans all the seeds continue.
PreviewGreek National Championships are starting tomorrow at Athens squash club with men,women,juniors and veterans categories.
Fabian Kalaitzis,last year's champion, is first seed with Petros Tzamaloukas in second seed sceduled to meet in the final for another meet-up as the last three years. Fabian won two of them and Petros one. It is also sceduled according to the draw posssible meet-ups in the quarters Kalaitzis-Tzakos Leo or Hiotakis Logo ,Skylodimos-Kargiotis Konstadinos ,Afifi Omar-Hiotakis Andreas and Tzamaloukas-Symeonidis Nikos.
In the women category the strong favorite is Zeta Tzamalouka followed by Eliza Kargioti and Nicol Pozidi. Konstantinos Kargiotis in the juniors and Kokkinaras ,Gavalas and Barletis at the veterans are the favorites too.
For information regarding the championships call 210-9232872 tournament desk.
