Toby Tse wins Mozart Open 2025!

Toby Tse (HKG, WRL 110) became Mozart Open Champion after winning a thrilling five game encounter against Kaitlyn Watts (NZL, WRL 178). It was a great final of the Mozart Open ladies on the glasscourt at EUROPARK Salzburg shopping mall between those two players.

The Hong Kongese had a strong start and went into a 2-0 lead winnig the opening games 11/9 and 11/5. While the first game was very close with long rallies the second game was more one sided, although Watts was up 3/0 in that game.

Nevertheless she fought back impressively winning the third game 11/4 and even leveling to 2-all after taking the fourth game 11/9. The Kiwi showed great retrieving skills and was able to pick up most tricky shots from the skillful Tse.

Overall the crowd saw great performances of both players and very attracive rallies and was excited that the match went into five games.

In the deciding game Watts wasnt able to turn the match totally as Tse was too clinical and found back into her rhythm and won 11/5 to take the title.

The total score:

[3] Toby Tse (HGK, WRL 110) – [9/16] Kaitlyn Watts (NZL, WRL 178) 11/9, 11/5, 4/11, 9/11, 11/5 41min

The price giving ceremony was attended by director of the Salzburg Sport Organisation Andrea Zarfl.

On Monday the Austrian Squash Challenge continues at EUROPARK Salzburg shopping mall with the Kids & School Days and the Mozart Open men on Tuesday. The tournament offer the same prize money as the women of 6.000 USD with the local hero Aqeel Rehman counting on a big home support in his matches.

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