Robin Ridley from Dumfries brought home a silver medal after his stunning success at this year’s BETARD WSF Masters Squash Championships in Warsaw, Poland between August 21 and 27.
Robin made personal history by winning his first silver in the Men’s O65 draw.
Having won the British Masters in February, Robin came into the tournament as one to watch.
It was clear from the start that the Dumfries man had a tough draw, with a string of five and four game matches on route to the final.
After a breathless last 16 game against England’s Simon Evenden (11-7, 10-12, 12-10, 11-4), the quarter-final against fellow Scot Paul Harris was a classic in the making.
With Paul going 2-1 up after the third, he looked set to take the victory before Robin found another gear, closing the match out 11-8, 11-5.
The semi-final was no less forgiving, another five game cracker against England’s Ripley Oyler, which finished 13-15, 11-2, 4-11, 13-11, 11-4 in the Scot’s favour.
Although the final against the number one seed Pierr Roodt was done in three, finishing 11-4, 11-3,-11- 5, Robin fought hard throughout and was a deserved silver medallist. Another super result for Scotland.
Robin said: “It was a terrific experience travelling to Poland for the World Masters, especially as it has been postponed the last few years due to Covid.
“The setting itself in the Hasta La Vista Club with 33 glass backed courts and two full glass courts was tremendous.
“It’s the largest squash club in the world and certainly looked the part after hosting 864 competitors for the whole week.
“I played five games over the week and it was great to get to the final, though the game itself was a bit disappointing for myself.
“The South African number one seed Pierr Roodt has won several World Masters titles and was sheer class on the day.
“I felt even if I could have raised my game, there was only one winner on the day.
“The club is also holding open days and club nights for anyone interested in taking up squash. It’s a great initiative.”
