Alan Thatcher
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Founder of World Squash Day, Squash Mad, the Kent Open and co-promoter of the Canary Wharf Classic. Launched the Squash 200 Partnership to build clubs of the future. Talks a bit.
Author Articles
James Willstrop leads British charge into the third round as Arlen Specter Center is officially opened
Huge fightback win by Sarah-Jane Perry as Gina Kennedy powers through again
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
On a day of celebrations to mark...
U.S. Open players love competing at the new Arlen Specter Center
Teenager Marina Stefanoni springs shock win on day one for Team USA
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Today sees the official opening ceremony at...
Ali Farag overtakes fellow Egyptian Ramy Ashour to achieve new rankings milestone
Farag is now the third longest-reigning male Egyptian at world No.1
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Ali Farag has recorded his 22nd month at...
Amanda Sobhy rises to world No.3 on the eve of the U.S. Open on her doorstep
“I’ll feel at home with family and friends all here,” says Sobhy
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
On the verge of the US Open...
Amanda Sobhy and Ali Farag claim Oracle NetSuite Open titles in San Francisco
‘If I cry, it’s been an emotional week,’ says Sobhy after first major title win
By ALAN THATCHER and MATT COLES
US No.1 Amanda Sobhy and...
Joel Makin to meet Ali Farag in San Francisco quarter-finals
Amanda Sobhy powers to victory in just nine minutes
By MATT COLES - Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s World No.1 Ali Farag is through to the quarter-finals...
Hurry! Commonwealth Games main ticket ballot closes on September 30th
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash fans have less than a week to apply for tickets in the Commonwealth Games main ballot which...
Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar turn on Pyramid power to win CIB Egyptian Open titles
Two thrilling finals underline Egypt’s dominance to delight packed crowd at the Pyramids
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
If a single tournament can define an...
All-Egyptian finals as the wonders of the squash world battle in front of the Pyramids
Injury stops Camille Serme as Nour El Sherbini continues rivalry with Nouran Gohar
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
Egypt will supply all four finalists in...
Ali Farag foils tricky Mazen Hesham to set up semi-final clash with Paul Coll
‘I don’t think I played badly but he comes up with winners from nowhere’ says world champion
By ALAN THATCHER and MATT COLES
World No.1 Ali...
World’s top stars launch new era for the US Open at Philly’s $40m Arlen Specter Center
Eleven home players aim to shine in debut event at new National Center
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021 U.S. Open Squash Championships...
Nour El Sherbini leads top seeds into CIB Egyptian Open semi-finals
Mohamed ElShorbagy to clash with Tarek Momen in men’s semi-finals at the Pyramids
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
World No.1 Nour El Sherbini booked her...
Mazen Hesham takes out Gawad to reach CIB Egyptian Open quarter finals
Sobhy fights back to beat Clyne in all-American clash featuring a 20-18 tiebreak
By ALAN THATCHER and EMILY MAWSON
World No.14 Mazen Hesham overcame former world...
Mentor Mohamed meets giantkiller Yow as Bristol training partners reach quarter-final clash at the Pyramids
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Malaysia’s Eain Yow Ng claimed another major scalp with an epic 3-2 victory over Colombia’s World No.11 Miguel Rodriguez...
Huge win as Eain Yow Ng topples Mostafa Asal to reach CIB Egyptian Open third round
Shock defeat for Sarah-Jane Perry but Jasmine Hutton and Lucy Turmel win through
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Malaysia’s Eain Yow Ng has claimed another...
