Atkinson Triumphs In Liberty Bell Open

Vanessa Atkinson kicked off her 2009 campaign in great style by winning the Women's Liberty Bell Open in the USA.

The top seed beat fourth seed Joshna Chinappa 11-7, 11-7, 11-5 in the final of the $11,000 WISPA World Tour squash event at Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club in Berwyn, Philadelphia.

Atkinson, a former World Open champion and ten times winner of the Dutch national title, is celebrating the 21st Tour title - but the first since March 2006.

Final:
[1] Vanessa Atkinson (NED) bt [4] Joshna Chinappa (IND) 11-7, 11-7, 11-5