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Kemp Crafts Canadian Crown

24 Oct 2005

England's Jonathan Kemp battled for almost an hour in the final of the Par-Fyum Goodlife Open to pick up the second PSA Tour title of his career in Ottawa, Canada.

In an all-British clash, the 24-year-old second seed from Shropshire defeated third-seed Welshman Gavin Jones 11-7 8-11 11-4 8-11 11-9 in 59 minutes.

The triumph marked Kemp's first PSA title since lifting the Ciutat de Barcelona Open trophy more than two years ago in Spain.

Final:
[2] Jonathan Kemp (ENG) bt [3] Gavin Jones (WAL) 11-7, 8-11, 11-4, 8-11, 11-9 (59m)