Joelle King celebrates a point at the Hong Kong Open. Photo: NZ HeraldNew Zealand's world No.7 Joelle King defeated second ranked Raneem El Welily in a thrilling final to be crowned the women's Hong Kong Open champion. The win marks the Kiwi's first Platinum PSA title and also means that she has automatically qualified for the season-ending PSA World Tour finals. The third game saw El Welily push to get herself back into the match as she threw everything at King, however, the Kiwi managed to keep her composure, despite failing to convert five championship balls, with El Welily always finding a way back. The victory means King becomes the fourth New Zealand woman to win the prestigious title in Hong Kong.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 25, 2018 20:15 UTC