Jaclyn Hawkes Wins Chairman's Cup

Jaclyn Hawkes clinched the Women's Chairman's Cup in Hong Kong - but the top seed from New Zealand had to fight back from 1/2 down to overcome third seed Donna Urquhart in the final of the $16,000 WISPA World Tour squash event at the Hong Kong Squash Centre.

Hawkes, the New Zealand champion from Auckland, was celebrating her first WISPA Tour final appearance since March 2008.

The 27-year-old - who was born in Hong Kong - had to dig deep to fight off Australian Urquhart's determined challenge.

And, after a 43-minute five-game battle, Hawkes finally emerged the champion of the inaugural event after beating the 23-year-old New South Wales 11-6, 7-11, 8-11, 11-4, 11-5.

The win marks the third WISPA World Tour title of the Kiwi's career.

Final:
[1] Jaclyn Hawkes (NZL) bt [3] Donna Urquhart (AUS) 11-6, 7-11, 8-11, 11-4, 11-5 (43m)