Source: Radio New Zealand
Paul Coll (left) and Egyptian Mostafa Asal in the final of the Tournament of Champions title in New York. PSA
The world number one has denied New Zealand squash star Paul Coll a maiden Tournament of Champions title in New York.
Egyptian Mostafa Asal dominated the final of the platinum level tournament 3-0.
Coll, ranked number two in the world, was competing in the prestigious final for the first time and so was Mostafa, who clinched his first Tournament of Champions title with a 58 minute victory.
Asal looked impressive from the outset, grinding Coll down over 24 minutes in the opening game to take an 11-6 win.
Coll struggled to find any momentum in the second as Asal found his rhythm and showcased his class, hitting a barrage of winners to dominate the scoreline 11-1.
It was more of the same in the final game, Asal writing his name in the history books at Grand Central Terminal, growing a commanding lead and playing his trademark precision squash to win 11-4.
Coll will next be in action at the Windy City Open in Chicago, starting 5 February.
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