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Ben Ford: ‘Gina Kennedy’s best squash still to come in 2023’
English coach Ben Ford has issued a six out of 10 report card for Gina Kennedy’s Tournament of Champions campaign, while giving his assessment...
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ToC Squash 2023: Diego Elias and trio of Egyptians seal places in the finals
World No.5 Diego Elias joins an Egyptian trio in the finals of the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions finals after the Peruvian stunned New...
Commonwealth Games
Mike Harris: ‘My quest to save squash left me scarred and miserable’
The immensely popular Mike Harris - AKA ‘Mr Squash’ - has opened up to Squash Mad about the toll last year took on his...
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ToC Squash 2023: Paul Coll leads seeds through in New York
Three-time J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions winner Nour El Sherbini ended home hopes, as she got the better of US No.1 Amanda Sobhy in...
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How Mostafa Asal can stay as world squash No 1 – Jansher Khan
Earlier this month, Mostafa Asal became the third youngest male player to become world No.1 in the professional era, beaten to the punch only...
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US Squash chief declares war on racquetball
The CEO of US Squash has vowed to “quickly and aggressively” cannibalise America’s racquetball courts in order to grow participation in squash.
In a statement...
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ToC Squash 2023: Rodriguez roars into semis as Gohar survives El Tayeb epic
Miguel Rodriguez continued his dazzling run at the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions by reaching his first semi-final at New York's Grand Central Station...
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ToC Squash 2023: Gina Kennedy confirms she’s back in business
Georgina Kennedy continued her resurgence after recent health issues by producing Sunday's only upset in the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions third round.
The Commonwealth...
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ToC Squash 2023: Victor Crouin through as Mostafa Asal retires
Frenchman Victor Crouin won his first ever game against Mostafa Asal before the Egyptian world No 1 was forced to retire from their third...
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World’s leading racket stringer retires from PSA Tour after suffering stroke
The PSA Tour has lost a familiar face after the world’s most highly qualified racket stringer Nick Down was forced to quit due to...
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ToC Squash 2023: Mum’s the word for Mohamed ElSherbini
Egypt's Mohamed ElSherbini fought back from two games down to reach the third round of the Tournament of Champions - before admitting that his...
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ToC squash 2023: Pat Rooney to block out noise against Mostafa Asal
Pat Rooney has admitted that he is determined to “block out the noise” when he faces newly-crowned world squash No.1 Mostafa Asal in the...
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Mostafa Asal’s father banned from PSA Tour
Squash Mad can confirm that Mostafa Asal's father has been banned from PSA World Tour tournaments until November following an incident at the CIB...
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Marwan ElShorbagy exclusive: “Every single rule was broken” in infamous Mostafa Asal battle
Marwan ElShorbagy has broken the ‘official’ post-match silence that has echoed around squash following his tumultuous Houston Open semi-final against Mostafa Asal.
In another Squash...
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More controversy as Egyptian Mostafa Asal seals world No 1 spot
Egypt’s Mostafa Asal will become squash’s youngest world No 1 for 35 years on Monday - but has there ever been a more divisive...
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Three England stars to debut at 2022 Women’s World Team Championships
By JANE BALL (Squash Mad Correspondent)
England Squash has announced the quartet that will head to the 2022 WSF Women’s World Team Squash Championships in...
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Rising squash star Jonah Bryant aims for professional career
Jonah Bryant believes his first round match at the Kent Open on Wednesday with Owain Taylor will supply the perfect gauge of where his...
Interviews
From suspensions and overworking, the lessons Mostafa Asal has learned
INTERVIEW: Squash Mad speaks to the young Egyptian on the cusp of taking PSA top spot - with a message to rival coaches
Mostafa Asal...
Growing the game
“Don’t listen to the doom-mongers – US squash is in rude health”
Robert Gibralter – pioneer of the famous steel squash court in New York and recently appointed Director of Growth at the Squash and Education...
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England’s Finnlay Withington lifts British Junior Open squash title
Finnlay Withington won the battle of the Brits to lift his first British Junior Open title, as Egypt’s Amina Orfi continued her superb unbeaten...
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Nele Gilis: Life on tour is tough, especially going on court straight after watching your top-seed boyfriend lose
Belgian star Nele Gilis is currently on a months-long tour away from her European base. The 26-year-old left the Netherlands in mid-October and won’t...
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British Junior Open Squash 2023: English duo reach under-19 final
England is assured of a first boys' champion for 21 years in the showpiece under-19 final after a sensational day for the hosts in...
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Egypt’s Mostafa Asal closes in on world No 1 spot
Egypt's Mostafa Asal could start the year in style by claiming the world No 1 spot, should he reach the final of next week’s...
Interviews
Ali Farag on 2022: “Elation and frustration… and I’ve still not played my best squash’
In part two of his end-of-year exclusive with Squash Mad, world champion Ali Farag looks back on his 2022 highlights and tells us of...
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British Junior Open Squash 2023: Selby and Willstrop line up for England
Selby and Willstrop are two eye-opening home entry surnames at this year's British Junior Open.
Twenty one years after his father James won the under-19...
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Dr Jenny Denyer getting England psychologically ready for success
In a fascinating interview, Mike Dale picks the brains of Dr Jenny Denyer, former world no.8 and renowned performance psychology coach, who is now...
Interviews
Hania El Hammamy exclusive: “I can end the season as world no.1”
In part two of a wide-ranging interview with RJ Mitchell, Egypt's Hania El Hammamy looks back at her 2022 highlights and reveals her focus...
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Singapore showpiece helps squash’s fight for a new national centre after Kallang HQ is demolished
In Fort Canning, Singapore once boasted the biggest squash centre in the world, a healthy 24 courts during the sport's boom era which would...
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Egypt defeat USA in thrilling Women’s World Teams final
Egypt defended their WSF Women's World Team Championship title but their stellar line-up was made to work hard for victory by the USA in...
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USA make history by setting up Women’s World Teams final with Egypt
USA will take on top seeds and defending champions Egypt for the WSF Women's World Team Championship title on Friday after an historic semi-final...
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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...