Koukal Carries Off Latest Title In Baltimore

Czech squash star Jan Koukal charged to his sixth PSA World Tour title of the year when he beat England's Adrian Waller in the final of the Baltimore Cup, the $10,000 event in its sixth year at Baltimore Country Club in Baltimore, USA.

The second seed from Prague faced surprise opponent Waller after the fourth seed from England upset top-seeded compatriot Chris Simpson in straight games in the semi-finals.

Waller, a former British junior champion at U13, U15, U17 and U19 age-groups, battled for four games against his higher ranked opponent - but it was Koukal who prevailed 11-9, 3-11, 11-7, 12-10 to collect the 17th Tour title of his career.

The success is the latest chapter in a notable year for Koukal. The 27-year-old world No53 has competed in the main draws of 17 Tour events since January 2010 - reaching eight finals and finishing on the winner's podium six times in events in the USA, Canada, Brazil and Spain.