Selby Banks Bankers Hall Club Title In Calgary
31 Jan 2007
England's Daryl Selby claimed the second PSA Tour title of his career when he beat compatriot Chris Ryder, the event 'giant-killer', in the final of the Talisman Energy Bankers Hall Club Open in Calgary, Canada.
Selby, the second seed from Essex, reached the final after fighting back from 0/2 down against Miguel Angel Rodriguez to beat the fourth seed from Colombia 8-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-2, 11-5.
Fifth seed Ryder, the World University Champion from Wolverhampton, made his breakthrough in the quarter-finals when he defeated fellow countryman Alister Walker, the top seed, 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-10 (2-0). In the semis, Ryder downed Australia's No3 seed Aaron Frankcomb 11-10 (2-0), 11-5, 11-6.
Honours were shared after two tie-break games in the final, but Selby went on to clinch the title after 70 minutes with a 11-10 (2-0), 10-11 (1-3), 11-5, 11-8 victory.
Final:
[2] Daryl Selby (ENG) bt [5] Chris Ryder (ENG) 11-10 (2-0), 10-11 (1-3), 11-5, 11-8 (70m)