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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...
Comment
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...
Interviews
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...
Comment
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...
Interviews
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...
Interviews
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...
Features
‘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...