Simpson said the court had favoured the short game

Guernsey squash star Chris Simpson has eased through the first round of the $10,000 Baltimore Cup.

Having taken his first tournament win for 18 months in Vancouver last week, Simpson stormed through his first match against Austrian Aqeel Rahman 3-0.

Simpson said: "It was a good first round match. He put me under some pressure but I was always in front and able to play my way into the match.

"The court tin means I have to really concentrate on my short game."

He added: "It is incredibly hot and bouncy as it has a really tight, enclosed viewing area and it has a high tin, two inches higher than I am used to."

Simpson, ranked 51 in the world, faces England's Eddie Charlton, ranked 93, in the second round.

Simpson said: "I know his game well as we have played a few times before. This will be a much tougher match."

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