Nicol on-track in Malaysian Open 2007

Malaysian squash queen Nicol David remained on track to win the Malaysian Open with a clinical triumph over Omneya Abdel Kawi, winning 9-4, 9-3, 9-0 in 27 minutes.

She meets Rachael Grinham in the semi-finals. Grinham, also playing to form, dominated the win over England's Vicky Botwright, scoring 9-2, 9-1, 9-0.

Meanwhile, World No 2 Natalie Grinham stayed on course for a final meeting with Nicol, clawing her way back from a difficult game against England's Jenny Duncalf. Natalie Grinham eventually won, but not before  saving two match points in a hard-fought 82-minute match, scoring 9-1, 9-10, 4-9, 10-8, 9-4.

Tania Bailey, the English champion, played within expectation and cruised through with a 9-4, 9-7, 9-5 win over Kasey Brown. She will meet Natalie Grinham in the semi-finals.

Quarter-finals Summary:

Nicol David (Mas) bt Omneya Abdel Kawi (Egy) 9-4, 9-3, 9-0; Rachael Grinham (Aus) bt Vicky Botwright (Eng) 9-2, 9-1, 9-0;
Tania Bailey (Eng) bt Kasey Brown (Aus) 9-4, 9-7, 9-5;
Natalie Grinham (Aus) bt Jenny Duncalf (Eng) 9-1, 9-10, 4-9, 10-8, 9-4.