Richards Captures Kish Island Cup

England's Tom Richards claimed the Kish Persian Gulf Cup in style after beating South African Stephen Coppinger in the final of the inaugural $10,000 PSA Tour squash event at the Kish Olympic Squash Centre in Kish Island, Iran.

The 22-year-old top seed from Walton-on-Thames in Surrey reached the final without conceding a game - then survived a tough third game battle before maintaining his 'clean sheet' in games by beating third seed Coppinger 11-5, 11-2, 14-12 in 34 minutes.

The win gives Richards, the world No35, the second PSA Tour title of his career.

Final:
[1] Tom Richards (ENG) bt [3] Stephen Coppinger (RSA) 11-5, 11-2, 14-12 (34m)