The
Professional Squash Association have today confirmed that the 2018
Canary Wharf Classic will be the first ranking PSA World Tour
event to be played using a best-of-three games scoring format.
The PSA M70 event, which takes place at London's East Wintergarden from March 5-9,
will see all round of sixteen and quarter-final
matches played under the best-of-three format, while the semi-finals
and final will revert to traditional best-of-five scoring.
"The
best-of-three scoring system has featured in the season-ending World
Series Finals for the past few years and has contributed
to what have been some of the most intense and exciting matches of
recent seasons," said PSA Chief Operating Officer Lee Beachill.
"Every
point matters under the shorter format, a scenario that increases the
intensity of the match from the opening exchange and
as a sport it would be foolish not to explore the wider opportunities
this format could bring to an event.
"For
fans it will deliver a more intense viewing experience - with matches
played at a higher, more explosive pace - while best-of-three
matches also allow players greater recovery time between matches,
essential for them to perform at their best day-in, day-out.
"We are excited to see how the format will work in practice during the Canary Wharf Classic."
Tournament
Promoter Tim Garner said: "Throughout our fifteen year history the
Canary Wharf Classic has embraced new technology and
developments, forging a reputation as one of the most innovative events
on the PSA World Tour.
"The
best-of-three format brings a new dynamic to the sport and the crowd at
the East Wintergarden - who are amongst the best in the
world - will be treated to another instalment of world class squash
again in 2018, when the drama and skill on show will be greater than
ever before.”
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