3 Nov 2011

King eliminated in second round at World Squash Open

12:25 pm on 3 November 2011

New Zealand women's squash number one Joelle King has lost to world number two Jenny Duncalf of England in the second round of the World Open in Rotterdam.

King, who was the 10th seed, lost three games to one.

The 23-year-old King has been nominated for the most improved player of the year award on the international circuit at the sport's annual awards, which will be annouced at the weekend.