Gillams, Green look for better luck in Southern PSA

 
Joe Green, left, and Angus Gillams practise at Squash City in preparation for the Southern PSA this week.

Two London squash players will be eager to improve on their results from last year when they compete in the Southern PSA.
The US$10,000 (NZ$14,470) men's tournament starts at Squash City, Invercargill, on Thursday night, and finishes on Sunday afternoon.  
Angus Gillams and Joe Green were beaten in the opening round last year but all was not lost for the pair because they were able to play in the Squash City Open, which runs in conjunction with the Southern PSA.

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The Southern PSA trophy with Squash City vice-president Kerry Stirling, president Grant Smail, and club captain Simon Flett.

They progressed to the final of the open, with Gillams proving too strong and taking the title.
Both players have been professionals for three years and play in tournaments all over the world.
This is the fifth year Squash City has held the Southern PSA and will feature six players who competed at the Commonwealth Games in April.
Having international stars in Invercargill lifted the sport's profile in Southland and inspired junior players, Squash City president Grant Smail said.
"It's great having these guys here."
The 2016 winner, Kiwi player Paul Coll, is now ranked 10th in the world.
Smail said without funding from the Invercargill Licensing Trust, ILT Foundation and Community Trust of Southland, Squash City would not be able to hold the event at an international standard.