Desire to win pays off for top squash player
Siyoli Waters from Eastern Cape says she is on form and chasing a third national title
Siyoli Waters is a world-class squash player with a number of Professional Squash Association (PSA) titles to her name, making her an unsung heroine of South African sport. The 33-year-old from the Eastern Cape is also a two-time national champion and is proud of the fact she is the first black female to achieve that feat. "I was runner-up on several occasions before going all the way in 2013," said Waters, who was born and raised in East London to parents who were both teachers. "You could say I earned my stripes. I wanted that title badly because it’s the one players want to win. You could say I had arrived and people were now taking notice of me." Waters went on to defend her title in 2014 and in 2017 and will be chasing a third win. "I feel I can still mix it with the best players in the country. The desire to compete is still there and I enjoy practicing. My speed has picked up as well. I’m one of those players who likes to attack and try and keep the points short," she said. W...
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