Tournament of Champions 2004

• Complete version of the event’s best 5 matches on High Definition DVD/Surround Sound 5.1.
• See every point of every game from start to finish.
• Captured using 4 digital broadcast cameras to cover every possible angles of play.
• Fully edited using multiple dramatic slow motions, explosive sound transitions and special effects.
• Lead commentator Martin Heath Co-Commentator (Final) Chris Walker
• Color commentators - WORLD PREMIERE Peter Nicol, Jonathon Power, John White, and many more.
• Guests: James Willstrop, Gregory Gauthier, Sarah Fitz-Gerald, Brett Martin, Mike Way, Jay Prince, Olivia Blatchford

1. David Palmer vs James Willstrop
   (PSA World Champion Vs World Junior Champion). Palmer started this incredible match in fine form and played rallies at blistering speed and with the accuracy of a neurosurgeon hence neutralizing his young opponent. Most balls he hit clung to walls as do nails to a magnet and there was little James could do to stop the onslaught - that is until something hard to put into words happened… Heir apparent to Jonathon Power on the creativity end of things, James at 6ft 4 inch. has additional height and reaches which he takes full advantage of at every opportunity. Halfway through this historical match, one to remember not only for its quality but also because it is one of the last ever played that used the PAR to 15 scoring system; James suddenly found his rhythm and groove. He then began mistreating the World Champion sending him in different directions; so many times in fact that smoke from the friction of his shoes to the court floor rose through Grand Central Terminal, joining the fuel mix of departing trains. Firemen, doctors and stretchers were kept on standby just in case; the crowd went wild…  
   Commentators – Liam Kenny & Martin Heath
   
   
2. Jonathon Power vs Thierry Lincou
   (Ex World #1 Vs New # 1 as off the start of the event) – Thierry knocked Jonathon out of last year’s ToC event by playing flawless squash for the last 35 minutes of the match, Jonathon started this one clearly determined to avenge his loss, but as well to prove to all that, when healthy, he still has what it take to beat the best of the best.  (You will enjoy this match without question, but you will equally enjoy and learn a great deal just listening in on these expert commentators and guests, a squash lesson at its best.)
   Commentators – John White & Martin Heath
   Special guests – James Willstrop, Gregory Gauthier, Mike Way  
   
   
3. John White vs Peter Nicol 
   (New World # 1 at the time this match was played Vs Ex #1)
   Commentators – Jonathon Power & Martin Heath (World premiere 1st as TV commentator – Jonathon is knowledgeable, funny & witty – he’s not bad with his racket and even better with his mouth –a privilege to work with.) 
   Special guests – Ex World # 2 Brett Martin, Nicol’s coach David Pearson Courtside commentator – Chris Walker
   
   
4. James Willstrop vs John White
   Fabulous clash of the gentle giants… One flattens half the balls he strikes paper-thin every which way sending the decibel meter through the roof… and the other caresses the ones he can reach in every mind boggling directions challenging countless laws of physics in the process.
   Commentators – Peter Nicol & Martin Heath (Also Peter’s first as TV commentator providing us with unique insights on James & John’s games and a lot more; a brilliant players-commentators combination team)
   Special guests – Sarah FitzGerald, Squash Magazine editor Jay Prince
   
   
5. Thierry Lincou vs Paul Price  
   (Price was in total control -Thierry was several match balls down… and possibly learning that, as world # 1 at the time the match was played, being chased after by all is not at all as easy as chasing others… Price, the talented musician, had played remarkable squash to neutralize Thierry and get him to the edge of defeat, how Thierry fought tooth and claws to survive
   Early match – no commentators, just sit back and enjoy the magic.
   

Cost: $49 plus GST and Shipping - Single Matches

         $134 plus GST and Shipping - Top 3 Matches

         $199 plus GST and Shipping - All 5 Matches

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• Complete version of the event's best 5 matches. See every point of every game from start to finish.
• Captured using 6 digital broadcast cameras to cover every possible angles of play.
• Fully edited using multiple dramatic slow motions, explosive sound transitions and special effects.
• In depth game analysis - graphic game statistics, rules information
• Expert lead commentator Alan Thatcher.
• Color commentators - just to name a few: Martin Heath, Chris Walker, Neil Harvey, James Willstrop, Nathalie Pohrer, Bryan Patterson
• In depth interviews with the game's top players, coaches, psychologist, fitness experts, etc..
• Multiple court-side interviews with special guests for instant reaction and analysis of court action *just to name a few - Rodney Martin, Mark Chaloner, Simon Parke, Dan Jenson
• Originally assembled instructional segments featuring world # 1 Peter Nicol, world # 1 junior James Willstrop and other top players including Anthony Ricketts, Simon Parke and Joe Kneips.

Here as follow is the listing and description of the men's matches to be sold from the best (1) to (5) the 5th best followed by that of the best of the Ladies

DVD's

Mens' Matches

1. JOHN WHITE vs THIERRY LINCOU
John, the hardest ball striker of the modern era Vs one of the most the most athletic and creative player on the tour at the moment. It was a late night in New York and, along with the production crew, only a handful of spectators remained in the stands to witness the match that would eventually be voted the best of the tournament. John took a 2 game to love lead over Thierry by using the most incredible and daring array of shots ever witnessed in America. While midnight approached, everyone thought that the 3rd game was a simple technicality and would be over in a matter of minutes, everyone that is except Thierry… You will be inspired by both these players' incredible desire to win.

2. PETER NICOL vs ANTHONY RICKETTS
Anthony is one of the most energetic up and coming players on the tour at the moment. How he manages to keep his playing intensity as high as he does from the first to the last points of every match he plays is mind boggling. He had pushed Nicol to the limit in their last few encounters on the tour, and this one was more of the same. Although Anthony was relentless in his attacks, a calm and composed Peter somehow found a way to neutralize most. Peter's defense and flick counter punches left Anthony shaking his head on more than one occasion, but he kept fighting, and fighting and fighting until the very end. Just as you could tell that Peter Nicol had what it took to reach the top when he played world # 2 Brett Martin in the *ToC 94 in NY's twin towers, watching Anthony play Peter today, you'll have no doubt in mind that he'll soon reach that same goal.

3. PETER NICOL vs DAVID PALMER
David had beaten all of the world's top players during the 2002 season, he came to NY determine to start off the new season the way he finished the last, I.e. by winning the World Open Championship in Antwerp in a repeat performance of the *SSFinals 2002 Vs John White. Having two players who have no doubt in mind that they belong at the top is the prefect recipe for a great battle, this match will not disappoint you. Only the story that followed concerning David's emergency procedure shortly after this match will leave in admiration for this great champion.

4. JONATHON POWER vs THIERRY LINCOU
Thierry had never won a single game against Jonathon in all of their encounters on tour to date. During an interview we did with him in Time Square at the start of the event, Thierry candidly admitted to us that he hadn't yet overcome the psychological barrier erected in his mind that stemmed from so many losses suffered to Jonathon. Just a few hours after making that statement though, Thierry broke down this barrier and stunned Jonathon, and as well the NY crowd, by winning his first game ever against him. Having won this event numerous time before, Jonathon was featured as the main player on the advertising posters that were plastered all around NY's Grand Central terminal. Was it the media pressures that became momentarily overwhelming for Jonathon, or was it that Thierry was in this magical place called the zone that most athletes dream of reaching at crucial times in their career? Despite that Jonathon was using his incredible arsenal of shots and more against his opponent during the match, Thierry somehow found an answer to all. See history unfold before your eyes on that special night.

5. PETER NICOL vs THIERRY LINCOU
The stage was set, the world # 1 Vs world # 6 Thierry Lincou, this year's ToC giant killer. After knocking out world # 4 and # 2 from the event, Thierry was now ready to complete the hat trick. All seats were sold out, rows upon rows of spectator gathered beyond the front wall to witness the spectacle, and what a spectacle it was. Few gave Thierry any chance to pull another upset win against the most solid and consistent performer on tour these last few years. Peter took an early lead in the match, but Thierry leveled all in the second in a brilliant display of athleticism and mental poise. All started to believe that the impossible may happen again…

Womens' Matches

1. CAROL OWENS vs NATALIE POHRER
The best women in the world were competing alongside the men for the first time in this year's ToC. Having announced her retirement from the Women's tour, Sarah FitzGerald had left her # 1 spot vacant shortly before this event. While Carol was now technically world # 1 in the rankings, she was followed closely by Natalie at #2. The final match of the women's flight was the best the NY crowd could have hoped for. From the start of the match, Natalie dictated the rallies using powerful strikes keeping Carol off balance and deep into the four corners of the court. Natalie, who is now based in the US, took a two game lead in the match, she was playing flawless squash, but Carol wasn't done yet... She may not be as powerful as Natalie but she surely makes up for it in more than one way with speed, amazing drops and fighting spirit. While club players around the world can hardly model their game after that of the men's 'super fast' professional game, they can surely do so after the 'more human' women's game. This match is must to watch and study from not only by club players, but also by juniors of both gender as well.

Cost: $29 plus GST and Shipping - Owens vs. Pohrer Match

         $39 plus GST and Shipping - Single Matches

         $99 plus GST and Shipping - Event's Best 3 Matches (1 to 3)

         $159 plus GST and Shipping - All 5 Matches (1 to 5)

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Telephone: (416) 426-7201
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