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Thu 04 Apr 2007Ryan and Mylotte advanceSQUASH:Derek Ryan, a former world number seven and Laura Mylotte, the Irish number two, qualified for the main draw in the Cannon Kirk Irish Open at Fitzwilliam yesterday.In a tense 95-minute match Ryan beat Bradley Hindle, world ranked 90, from Australia 11-5, 11-8, 6-11, 7-11, 11-7. Using exquisite top-spin drops and defensive lobs, Ryan emerged the winner in a closely-fought contest.