Top Seeds Reach Losone Final

Mexican favourite Eric Galvez and Brazil's defending champion Rafael F Alarcon will contest the final of the Losone Swiss Classic after contrasting semi-finals at the Squash Center in Losone, Switzerland.

Galvez was pushed to the limit by the ever-improving Julian Illingworth, the fifth seed from the USA. The Mexican held off tough resistance from his American opponent - his experience on the big points shining through as he secured his 9-11, 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7 victory after 92 minutes.

In the other semi final, second seed Alarcon easily defeated Scott Handley, the No4 seed from England. The Englishman, clearly troubled by a groin injury, was unable to sustain the kind of pressure necessary for him to stay in the match as the Brazilian marched through to his second successive final appearance following an 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 win in 33 minutes.

Semi-finals:
[1] Eric Galvez (MEX) bt [5] Julian Illingworth (USA) 9-11, 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7 (92m)
[2] Rafael F Alarcon (BRA) bt [4] Scott Handley (ENG) 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 (33m)