Simon Parke started his final against Lee Beachill with iron-hard determination and discipline and there was not very much the world number two could do about it. It was a superb performance from the 32 year-old Parke who has surprised everybody by his appearance in this final. And the way he played in the first game it looked as though he would walk away with the title.

This was very good, highly entertaining text book squash. Nothing flashy, you understand, but impeccable, intelligent shot selection and near perfect length from both players who then went for a winner when the slightest loose ball appeared.

Despite a lack of fireworks it was a very professional performance that was gripping in the subtleties of attack and counter attack. This is the sort of video I would recommend to any player who doesn’t have the flair of a Power or a White. In the long run it is the kind of squash that wins trophies.

SCORELINE: MAMUT ENGLISH OPEN, August 15 2004, FINAL, LEE BEACHILL (ENG) bt SIMON PARKE (ENG) 9-15, 15-9, 15-4

Recorded with two cameras (Frontcourt and back), full match video, replays and onscreen scoring, but no narration. (only the match soundtrack)