Follow LIVE: London Classic Round Two Under way
Overview
- Round two (top half) is under way at Alexandra Palace
- Watch LIVE on SQUASHTV. Live scores available here
14:00 (GMT+1)
Reaction from Watanabe
“I was trying to get into the season again, after I lost the first one I tried to focus on what I was doing on in the summer training rather than worrying about being 1-0 down in a best of three.
“I played a couple of best of three tournaments last season, so I know the feeling. I had a bit of a panic in the first game, but I knew I could come back from the second game onwards, and I had that self belief today.
“Winning the Asian Games is a goal [this season]. It’s a good thing I have that early in the season and it’s back home in Japan. PSA-wise, I want to get into the top five.
“That was my goal last season and I couldn’t quite get there, I want to challenge the top three girls as well.”
13:45 (GMT+1)
Watanabe Comes Back
The comeback is complete from Watanabe.
A great way to start the day’s action here at Ally Pally – Mohamed came out firing on all cylinders in game one, but a composed Watanabe steadied the ship and won two games without reply to book her spot in the last eight.
Result
[4] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) bt Farida Mohamed (EGY) 2-1: 6-11, 11-8, 11-2 (26m)
13:30 (GMT+1)
Watanabe Levels
Watanabe isn’t one to panic though and she’s now back level after taking the second game 11-8.
We have a decider on our hands at Alexandra Palace!
13:20 (GMT+1)
Watanabe in Trouble
A quick-fire start from Farida Mohamed has the No.4 seed under serious pressure here.
Mohamed won 11-6 to leave Watanabe just one game away from an untimely exit – a reminder that the best-of-three games format is being used in the early rounds this week.
13:20 (GMT+1)
Watanabe in Trouble
A quick-fire start from Farida Mohamed has the No.4 seed under serious pressure here.
Mohamed won 11-6 to leave Watanabe just one game away from an untimely exit – a reminder that the best-of-three games format is being used in the early rounds this week.
12:55 (GMT+1)
Order of Play
A reminder of what’s coming your way from Alexandra Palace today.
12:45 (GMT+1)
Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of day two at the 2026 London Squash Classic!
Top seeds Paul Coll and Hania El Hammamy are in action as play moves to Alexandra Palace after an exciting opening day at Coolhurst Squash Club yesterday.
Keep track of all the action, including results, reaction and footage from London here.
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