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Sobhy survives nail-biter to make history for USA at Women’s World Teams
USA made history by overcoming Canada to reach the semi-finals of the WSF Women’s World Team Championship for the first time.
The no.2 seeds, who...
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Birmingham theatre is perfect marriage for British Squash Open
Twelve years ago last month, I watched from non-plastic, comfy seats in Rotterdam’s spacious Luxor Theatre as Nick Matthew defended his world title on...
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‘New era’: British Open squash moves to Birmingham in 2023
The British Open will bring squash’s penchant for theatre and drama to the 2023 tournament when it moves to Birmingham.
After 10 years in Hull,...
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England crash to Hong Kong but reach Women’s World Teams quarter-final
By Mike Dale
No.3 seeds England lost to Hong Kong, China, on the final day of the pools stage of the WSF Women’s World Team...
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Farag targets return from knee injury at January’s Houston Open
By Mike Dale
World no.1 Ali Farag is included in the draw to defend his title at January's Houston Open despite the worrying knee injury...
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Top spots up for grabs in Women’s World Team Championship pool stage deciders
By Mike Dale
The pools stage of the WSF Women's World Team Championship will reach an exciting conclusion on Tuesday with the top spot up...
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Ukraine defeated on debut at Women’s World Teams in Cairo
By Mike Dale
Ukraine made their debut in the WSF Women's World Team Championship on Sunday at the Madinaty Sporting Club in Cairo, Egypt.
Ukraine, whose...
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Rising star Withington takes second PSA Tour title
By Mike Dale
Finnlay Withington’s reputation as England’s most promising young squash player gained further credence on Sunday as he impressively won the $3k Harrogate...
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Egypt off to crushing start at Women’s World Team Championship
By Mike Dale
Hosts and defending champions Egypt made an ominous start to the Women's World Team Championship as they breezed past Switzerland on day...
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Exclusive: Hania El Hammamy has ‘goosebumps’ ahead of World Team Championship title defence
Hania El Hammamy says playing for Egypt at this week’s WSF Women’s World Team Championships in Cairo will give her “goosebumps” and make her...
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Georgina Kennedy targets return at January’s Tournament of Champions
By Mike Dale
England's golden girl Georgina Kennedy is targeting a return to the PSA World Tour in America after Christmas.
The 25-year-old has withdrawn from...
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USA seeded above England for Women’s World Team Championship
By Mike Dale
USA have been seeded above England for the WSF Women's World Team Championship at the Madinaty Sports Club in Cairo from December...
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England star Finnlay Withington won’t temper his attacking instincts
Interview by Mike Dale
England’s brightest young talent Finnlay Withington insists he won’t compromise his all-out attacking style as he begins his career in the...
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Asal and El Hammamy lift Hong Kong Open titles
By Sean Reuthe (PSA) in Hong Kong
Egyptian duo Mostafa Asal and Hania El Hammamy are the 2022 Everbright Securities International Hong Kong Squash Open...
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‘Determined man’: Squash world pays tribute to British squash saviour Assem Allam
One of the most significant benefactors in British squash, Dr Assem Allam, has passed away. He was 83.
Dr Allam signed a deal to first...
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El Hammamy and Asal topple top seeds to reach Hong Kong Open finals
By Mike Dale and Sean Reuthe (PSA) in Hong Kong
Egyptian duo Hania El Hammamy and Mostafa Asal toppled the no.1 seeds to advance to...
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El Hammamy and Gohar go tête-à-tête again in Hong Kong Open semis
By Mike Dale and Sean Reuthe (PSA) in Hong Kong
Hania El Hammamy and bitter rival Nouran Gohar will lock horns once again in the...
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World no.2 Paul Coll ‘sick of home heroes’ after tricky Hong Kong Open progress
By MIKE DALE and SEAN REUTHE (PSA) in Hong Kong
World no.2 Paul Coll joked he was "sick of home heroes" after weathering a storm...
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Like global warming, squash federations facing collapse need to act before it’s too late
COMMENT by ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
The decline of squash is just like global warming. The evidence is staring us in the face, but...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy makes it a 10-match winning streak as he reaches Hong Kong quarter-finals
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE (PSA) in Hong Kong
Mohamed ElShorbagy made it 10 wins in a row on the PSA World Tour courtesy...
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Mo and Sarah lead England gang through to Hong Kong third round
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and SEAN REUTHE (PSA) in Hong Kong
England’s Mohamed ElShorbagy, Patrick Rooney, Sarah-Jane Perry, Jasmine Hutton and Katie Malliff...
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Ali Farag Exclusive: World champion reveals the pain and uncertainty surrounding his knee injury
‘I need to change my movement and strengthen my injured leg, but that won’t happen overnight so I can’t plan a timetable for my...
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Nick Wall wins through in Hong Kong as Katie Malliff gains first Platinum victory
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and SEAN REUTHE (PSA) in Hong Kong
England’s Nick Wall has landed a second round tie with France’s Victor...
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Harrogate joint venture plan could keep squash alive at Harlow Hill
By MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
The pandemic accelerated the decline in player numbers at many provincial squash clubs and Harlow Hill in North Yorkshire...
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Head Padel: The story of the designer and the dream job
By OLIVER MORGAN
How likely is it that a lead creative / designer by day and racquets fanatic by night would land a job where...
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Double Interview: Camille Serme and Coline Aumard come out of retirement to play for France
By JEROME ELHAIK (Squash Mad Correspondent)
France’s Camille Serme and Coline Aumard will pull on their country's jersey once more at the Women’s World Team...
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Mazen Hesham and Nele Gilis beat top seeds to win Malaysian Open titles
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and JONATHAN SMITH (PSA) in Kuala Lumpur
Egypt’s Mazen Hesham fought back from 2-0 down to stun top seed...
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Mazen Hesham gains first win over Joel Makin to reach Malaysian Open final against Tarek Momen
Nele Gilis goes into ‘survival mode’ to reach final as top seed Olivia Fiechter halts Tesni Evans
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and JONATHAN...
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‘It’s Hand Out from me,’ says Squash Mad founder Alan Thatcher
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor and Founder)
At the end of this month I am taking a step back and retiring from editing Squash...
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Welsh stars Joel Makin and Tesni Evans through to Malaysian Open semi-finals
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and JONATHAN SMITH (PSA) in Kuala Lumpur
Welsh stars Joel Makin and Tesni Evans are through to the semi-finals...
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Gaultier on Hong Kong: With the injury list mounting, coach says Mohamed ElShorbagy is looking ‘confident and complete’ again
‘Mo deserves all the credit, I am just advising and being supportive’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Correspondent)
GREGORY GAULTIER is backing his star...
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Joel Makin and Patrick Rooney fight back to reach quarter-finals in Malaysian Open
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and JONATHAN SMITH (PSA) in Kuala Lumpur
Wales’ No.2 seed Joel Makin had to battle extremely hard to overcome...
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Sad news as golden girl Gina Kennedy abandons her season to deal with illness and injury issues
By MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Gina Kennedy has called an early end to her season as she struggles to regain fitness following horrific recent...
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Not Yow again! Joel Makin meets home hero Eain Yow Ng in Malaysian Open
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and JONATHAN SMITH (PSA) in Kuala Lumpur
No.2 seed Joel Makin meets home hero Eain Yow Ng in the...
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Joelle King rises to four in the world after double triumphs in New Zealand and Singapore
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
The in-form Joelle King has risen to world No.4 in the latest PSA world rankings after title triumphs in...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joelle King stay on winning trail by lifting Singapore Open titles
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES (PSA) in Singapore
Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joelle King continued their winning ways by lifting the Marigold...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy battles past Joel Makin to reach fourth final of the season as Mostafa Asal retires with an arm injury against Diego Elias
Sobhy sisters are sunk in Singapore as Nour El Tayeb reaches women’s final against Joelle King
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES...
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New Zealand Open was a fun-filled festival of squash that had the whole nation buzzing
By ROD BANNISTER (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Build it and they will come was certainly a relevant clarion call when it came to the New Zealand...
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America’s Sobhy sisters Amanda and Sabrina reach semi-finals of Singapore Open
Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joel Makin to meet in all-British battle
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES (PSA) in Singapore
Sisters Amanda and Sabrina...
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Scotland announces heady mix of youth and experience in Women’s World Teams squad
Egypt trip will be a huge thrill for Tartan Army’s three debutants
By JAMES WALTER (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Lisa Aitken, Georgia Adderley, Katriona Allen and Alison...