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Wed 04 Apr 2007Ryan survives tough openerSports Digest /SQUASH: Derek Ryan came through a gruelling 70 minute first-round qualifier match yesterday in the Canon Kirk Irish Open.The former world number seven defeated England's Chris Ryder 3-1. Against Ryder, ranked 68 in the world, Ryan called on all his experience to get him through. Other Irish hopefuls Arthur Gaskin, Peter Emmanuel and Nigel Peyton all crashed out.