02 March 2013

THE EXTRAORDINARY TRIPLE FAKE by JAMES WILLSTROP

Even though considering the whole match, Ramy Ashour created another masterpiece against James Willstrop in the semi-final of the 2013 North American Open, finally it's Willstrop's turn to drive Ramy crazy and make him feel what it means to get a massive "taxi". In some way, James can praise himself of revenging virtually also the majestic double fake that Amr Shabana inflected to him a few months ago at the Queens club in London. All in all, I think it's just fair that for once, and even if for just a couple of seconds, James Willstrop produces more flair than Ramy. He deserves it as he deserves the standing ovation.