The energy is crackling inside the University of Richmond's Millhiser Gymnasium as the final of the 2009 Davenport North American Open is just a few minutes away. Ramy Ashour of Egypt, the #3 seed, will be seeking his first PSA title since capturing the World Open title in Manchester last October, and standing in his way is #8 seed Nick Matthew of England, who's playing in his fourth consecutive final, including wins at the Swedish Open and the British Nationals.
Matthew holds a 3-2 advantage in the head-to-head competition between the players, including a semifinal win in January at the Tournament of Champions in New York. Ashour beat the Englishman in the quarters of the World Open on his way to hoisting the biggest trophy of his career.
The players are on court for the knock-up and we'll be getting underway shortly in Richmond...
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