 Eilidh Franklin & Taylor Carrick IslandStats.com The Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships 2025 concluded in dramatic fashion on Day Five, with the Finals providing a fitting climax to a week of captivating squash action at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. The day was filled with upsets, comebacks, and displays of exceptional athleticism.
The Women's Open Final saw a significant upset as second seed Eilidh Franklin defeated top seed Melina Turk in a thrilling four-set encounter. Franklin's impressive performance, which took 33 minutes, resulted in a scoreline of 11-8, 5-11, 11-8, 11-5, securing her the coveted title.
In the Men's Open Final, top seed Taylor Carrick lived up to expectations, claiming victory over second seed Micah Franklin. Carrick's triumph came in three sets, with scores of 14-12, 11-3, 11-6.
The drama extended beyond the Open Finals, with several other matches going the distance, showcasing the resilience and determination of the players.
The Men's Veterans Over 60 Division Final witnessed a dramatic conclusion. Second seed Jan Brewer emerged victorious after top seed Eugene Bothello was forced to retire injured. The match was tightly contested, with the score level at 2-2 in the fifth game before Bothello's retirement, with the set scores being 11-4, 4-11, 11-6, 9-11.
Mason Smith staged a remarkable comeback in the Men's B Bracket 2 Division Final. After falling two sets behind, Smith rallied to defeat Jonah Every in a five-set thriller. The match, which lasted 40 minutes, ended with a scoreline of 10-12, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-6.
In the Women's Open 3rd/4th place match, fifth seed Sydney Wallace secured victory over third seed Abigail Brewer. The match went to five sets, with Wallace eventually prevailing with scores of 11-8, 11-5, 8-11, 8-11, 11-8.
The Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships 2025 provided a week of thrilling squash, showcasing the talent and passion for the sport in Bermuda. The final day's action encapsulated the drama and excitement that had been a hallmark of the tournament.
Men's Open Final
14 11 11 Taylor Carrick defeated 12 03 06 Micah Franklin
Women's Open Final
11 05 11 11 Eilidh Franklin defeated 08 11 08 05 Melina Turk
Men's B Division Final
12 11 09 11 William Frith defeated 10-07 11 05 Rhys Puddy
Men's C Division Final
11 13 11 Andrew March defeated 05 11 07 Mark Zuill
Women's Veterans Over 40 Division Final
11 11 11 Susie Howells defeated 06 06 09 Joann Bielby
Men's Veterans Over 40 Final
11 11 06 11 John Fletcher defeated 01 03 11 08 Hadleigh Farrer
Women's Veterans Over 50 Final
11 11 11 Deborah Sagurs defeated 04 07 09 Suzanne Rose
Men's Veterans Over 50 Final
11 08 11 11 Nick Leach defeated 07 11 03 09 Anthony White
Men's Veterans Over 60 Final
11 04 11 09 02 Jan Brewer defeated 04 11 06 11 02 Eugene Bothello
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