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Gina Kennedy still short of full fitness as Sabrina Sobhy wins through to join sister Amanda in Singapore quarter-finals
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES (PSA) in Singapore
England’s Georgina Kennedy appeared to be still some way from full fitness as...
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How top coach Rodney Martin has made Marwan ElShorbagy hungry for success once again
Aussie ace’s tiny tweaks in technique have seen Marwan hitting the ball cleaner and building belief and confidence
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad...
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Yow’s about that as Malaysian star sinks top seed Paul Coll in Singapore stunner
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES (PSA) in Singapore
Yesterday, Eain Yow Ng told Squash Mad readers that he was playing the...
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Rodney Martin on Mostafa Asal: ‘I’ve got no sympathy for him because he’s been getting away with this stuff since day one on Tour’
By MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Aussie legend Rodney Martin has weighed into the debate over the behaviour of Egypt’s divisive young superstar Mostafa Asal.
World...
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Patrick Rooney to face Mostafa Asal after beating Ramit Tandon in Singapore first round battle
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES (PSA) in Singapore
Patrick Rooney overcame India’s Ramit Tandon in a five-game battle to join fellow...
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Tired Tesni Evans toppled by Rachel Arnold on day one in Singapore
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and MATT COLES (PSA) in Singapore
Just two days after finishing runner-up in the New Zealand Open, Wales’ Tesni...
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‘I’m playing my best squash ever,’ says Eain Yow as he sinks Saurav Ghosal at Singapore Open
By ROD GILMOUR (Squash Mad Correspondent in Singapore)
“With PSA they know how to make a draw,” joked Ng Eain Yow on the opening day...
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James Willstrop helps Mark Fuller to continue surge in squash at University of Nottingham
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Former world No.1 James Willstrop has joined Mark Fuller to beef up the coaching team at the award-winning University...
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Joelle King and Mohamed ElShorbagy take Tauranga titles as New Zealand returns to the world stage
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash Mad Correspondent in Tauranga)
Joelle King crowned a triumphant homecoming by beating Tesni Evans to win the New Zealand Open women’s...
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Brits Tesni Evans and Mohamed ElShorbagy out to spoil the party for home heroes Joelle King and Paul Coll in NZ Open finals
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash Mad Correspondent in Tauranga)
Welsh World No.14 Tesni Evans has reached her first PSA final in over three years after she...
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Tesni Evans topples Sarah-Jane Perry to reach New Zealand Open semi-finals
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash Mad Correspondent in Tauranga)
Tesni Evans made it back-to-back wins over Sarah-Jane Perry earlier today as she sent the No.2 seed...
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‘This is as good as anywhere in the world,’ says Kiwi squash legend Susan Devoy as crowds flock to revived New Zealand Open
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and DAVE WORSLEY in Tauranga
Squash icon Dame Susan Devoy, whose name is etched on the trophy eight times,...
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Camille Serme is relishing the chance to deliver a spectacular showcase for squash in Paris
By MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
It is exactly 10 months until plans for the first PSA Platinum event in the shadow of the Eiffel...
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Rory Stewart: Career-best win over James Willstrop breeds belief and confidence for Scotland’s new No.2
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Correspondent)
RORY STEWART reckons that his career best win against former world No.1 James Willstrop has provided him...
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Greymouth is a ghost town as locals turn out to cheer on home hero Paul Coll in NZ Open
‘I was a bit nervous today but like a fine wine I’m getting better with age,’ says Kiwi star Joelle King
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash...
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Family and friends join the fun as home stars Paul Coll and Joelle King launch New Zealand Open title bids
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash Mad Correspondent in Tauranga)
Paul Coll and Joelle King delighted a packed home crowd by winning through to the quarter-finals of...
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Top trio Miguel Rodriguez, Saurav Ghosal and Salma Hany all bow out on day of shocks in New Zealand
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash Mad Correspondent in Tauranga)
The form book was turned upside down on day two of the New Zealand Open as Miguel...
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Exclusive – Inside the mind of Mostafa Asal: ‘I have sorted out my footwork issues and my target is to be world number one’
‘If the US Open was my darkest day then winning the Grasshopper was my brightest moment’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Correspondent)
In part...
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Charlie Lee challenges Mohamed ElShorbagy as top seeds enter the fray in New Zealand Open
By DAVE WORSLEY (Squash Mad Correspondent)
The big guns are ready to join the fray for the second round of the New Zealand Open with...
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Top squash back on the menu for Kiwi fans as Paul Coll and Joelle King bid to keep New Zealand Open titles on home...
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and DAVE WORSLEY in Tauranga
Paul Coll and Joelle King have enjoyed being in the media spotlight helping to...
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Stunning 4-0 win by Mohamed ElShorbagy over home hero Paul Coll gives England a dramatic triumph over New Zealand in the inaugural Nations Cup...
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and DAVE WORSLEY in Tauranga
Mohamed ElShorbagy produced a stunning performance to beat Paul Coll 4-0 to lead England...
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Partners Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joelle King on rival sides as England meet hosts New Zealand in Nations Cup final
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and DAVE WORSLEY in Tauranga
Partners Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joelle King will be on opposite sides when hosts New...
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England’s dynamic duo tackle Team Europe in a must-win battle in the Nations Cup
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
England meet Team Europe tomorrow in a must-win battle in the new Carrus Nations Cup tournament taking place in...
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Exclusive Interview: Mostafa Asal accuses rivals of using his reputation to con refs to win cheap points
‘Squash should punish players with cards for simulation,’ says football fan Asal
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Mostafa Asal is the biggest box...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy caps his first appearance for England with a Nations Cup win alongside Sarah-Jane Perry
‘The new scoring system is edgy and we didn’t know what to expect – but I loved it,’ says Kiwi Joelle King
By ALAN THATCHER...
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Doctors offer hope that ex-world champion Karim Abdel Gawad can rescue his career
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Former world no.1 Karim Abdel Gawad retains hope that he can resurrect his career despite a succession of...
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Tiebreak tension as top seeds Torrie Malik and Finnlay Withington win British Junior titles in Sheffield
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and ALEXANDRA JAMES
After the torment and tension of tiebreaks in both finals, top seeds Torrie Malik (Sussex) and Finnlay...
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Sydney success as Miguel Rodriguez and Nele Gilis add their names to the Australian Open list of legends
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and ALESSANDRO DE FRANZONI in Sydney
The Australian Open is one of the most historic tournaments in squash history...
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Greg Lobban wins epic battle against Adrian Waller to reach Australian Open final against Miguel Rodriguez
Top seed Nele Gilis meets in-form Sabrina Sobhy in women’s final
By ALAN THATCHER( Squash Mad Editor) and ALESSANDRO DE FRANZONI in Sydney
Scotland’s Greg Lobban...
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‘It’s time to set the record straight,’ says Joel Makin as he hits back at former coach Rob Owen’s podcast claims
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Commonwealth Games silver medallist Joel Makin has answered the criticisms from former coach Rob Owen in a personal response...
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Australian Open: Donna and Greg Lobban both win through to reach Sydney quarter-finals
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor) and ALESSANDRO DE FRANZONI in Sydney
It’s good to see the Australian Open back on the calendar with two...
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Squash world mourns death of Jack Herrick, a great champion, campaigner and a lovely guy
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Bumping into Jack Herrick at squash tournaments in different parts of the world was always a pleasure.
His smiling, friendly...
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Low Wee Wern back on court in the Malaysian Open after a year out of action
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Malaysia’s former World No.5 Low Wee Wern is returning to court to play her first PSA World Tour event...
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Ukraine U-turn as squads are announced for the Women’s World Team Championship in Cairo
Nour El Sherbini looking forward to defending team title on home soil
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Ukraine WILL be sending a squad to compete...
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Hong Kong Open is back on the calendar with Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar top seeds
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
The Hong Kong Open is back on the PSA calendar, and world No.1s Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar lead...
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Rob Owen: ‘Mostafa Asal is destined for greatness but he needs to sort out his conduct on court’
‘Would I coach Asal? Yes, if he cleans up his act – let’s see what happens’
By MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Paul Coll’s coach Rob...
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WSF launches streaming service with free video and highlights from major events
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
The World Squash Federation is launching a new streaming service providing free content from the major international events that...
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Mostafa Asal enjoys his first trip to Switzerland as Nour El Sherbini fights back to win the first Grasshopper women’s tournament
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini and Mostafa Asal were victorious in the finals of the Grasshopper Cup in vastly contrasting...
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Rob Owen: ‘I enjoyed working with Joel Makin but he’d probably be a better player if he’d stayed with me’
By MIKE DALE (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Top coach Rob Owen has lifted the lid on his split from former protégé Joel Makin and claimed he...
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Marwan ElShorbagy downs Diego Elias to reach his third final of the season as he bids for a second Grasshopper Cup title
Mostafa Asal wins through after 85-minute battle with Fares Dessouky
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Marwan ElShorbagy produced a sublime performance to beat U.S. Open...