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Mexico’s Leonel Cardenas jolts James Willstrop on day one of Manchester Open
Lots of tired bodies struggle to perform after World Doubles
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mexico’s Leonel Cardenas overcame former world No.1 James Willstrop...
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Double glory for India and a single gold for England at the World Doubles finals in Scotland
Like a Bollywood script as Dipika, Saurav and Joshna take home two titles from Glasgow
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
England’s top seeds James...
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England chase hat-trick of titles in World Doubles finals in Glasgow
‘We were tough as boots,’ says James Willstrop as he and Declan James topple Scotland’s Alan Clyne and Doug Kempsell
By ALAN THATCHER and Special...
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Six make debuts as England Squash choose fresh-looking squad for European Championships
Georgina Kennedy, Lucy Turmel, Jasmine Hutton, Patrick Rooney, George Parker and Nathan Lake to pull on England colours in Eindhoven
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash...
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Hosts hit the headlines as Scotland’s dynamic doubles teams power into men’s semi-finals
Glasgow glory beckons with Scotland facing England in both men’s semi-finals
By ALAN THATCHER and Special Correspondents
Glasgow glory beckons for the host nation as both...
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England’s Patrick Rooney and Gina Kennedy stun Kiwis Paul Coll and Joelle King in World Doubles
Home fans cheer as Scottish teams power through in Glasgow
By ALAN THATCHER and Special Correspondents
England’s Patrick Rooney and Gina Kennedy produced a brilliant performance...
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England’s James Willstrop and Declan James look a formidable pairing on day one of World Doubles
Kiwis’ top seeds Paul Coll and Joelle King survive shock tactics from Hong Kong
By ALAN THATCHER and Special Correspondents
England’s James Willstrop and Declan James...
Growing the game
Squash in the station appeals to a new generation says Sarah-Jane Perry
‘This is a real opportunity to relight the fire for squash’ says England’s gold medal hope
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
Squash is on...
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Paul Coll and Hania El Hammamy are the 2022 Allam British Open champions
Kiwi Coll at the double as El Hammamy turns the tide against new world No.1
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
Paul Coll and Hania...
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Number one spot up for grabs as Paul Coll and Ali Farag meet again in Allam British Open final
All-Egyptian women’s final between Nouran Gohar and Hania El Hammamy
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Both the men’s World No.1 spot and the Allam British...
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‘I’m having the time of my life’ says Mazen Hesham as he reaches the British Open semi-finals
Kiwi Joelle King through to last four after ending home hopes by beating Sarah-Jane Perry
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Flamboyant Egyptian Mazen Hesham says...
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Nouran Gohar ends Nour El Sherbini’s reign to return to the top of the PSA women’s world rankings
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Egypt’s Nouran Gohar has ended compatriot Nour El Sherbini’s 17-month reign as the world No.1 after the PSA...
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Peru’s Diego Elias overtakes Tarek Momen to return to the world top five
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Peru’s Diego Elias has broken back into the top five after the PSA men’s world rankings for April...
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Star-spangled squash as Americans Olivia Fiechter and Amanda Sobhy meet in British Open quarter-finals
Mostafa Asal praises Patrick Rooney after ending home hopes in men’s draw
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
An all-American quarter-final of the Allam British Open...
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Mighty Mueller’s on a Swiss roll as he sets up clash with Mazen Hesham for a place in the British Open semis
KO for Kennedy but Perry stays calm to win through, saying: ‘I left my arguing back in the Midlands’
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Nicolas...
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British Open shocks as Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joel Makin fall to Raphael Kandra and Miguel Rodriguez
Sarah-Jane Perry and Gina Kennedy lead home hopes in Hull
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mohamed ElShorbagy and Joel Makin both suffered surprise defeats...
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Wild card Nick Wall vanquishes Victor Crouin on British Open day one
Lucy Turmel leads group of home hopes through to the second round
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
World No.67 Nick Wall has reached the...
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Squash United launches new outdoor court to ‘take squash to the people’
School court and new campaigns set to build on the momentum to make squash a Games star attraction
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash Mad Correspondent
An...
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Fearless Fares Dessouky wins his first Canary Wharf title as tired Mostafa Asal fades away
Tearful champion celebrates a return to health and happiness
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Fearless Fares Dessouky was overcome with emotion after beating Mostafa...
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Paul Coll praises victorious Victor Crouin and vows to be back on form for the British Open
‘Players are not robots and this isn’t the first time I’ve felt below par before a match – and it won’t be the last’
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Magic and mayhem as Mostafa Asal wins another marathon to reach Canary Wharf final against Fares Dessouky
Asal reveals his training secrets after another mighty battle with Diego Elias
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mostafa Asal meets Fares Dessouky in tonight’s...
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Nathan Lake and Mathieu Castagnet overturn the seedings on day one of the GillenMarkets Canary Wharf Classic
Miguel Rodriguez and James Willstrop roll the back the years with a vintage classic to delight a packed East Wintergarden crowd
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Ali Farag shakes off injury to beat Diego Elias in Optasia final for his first title win on British soil
‘My back went into spasm and I had to constantly adapt my game plan’ says delighted Farag
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
Egypt’s World No.2...
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Diego Elias hits top form against Mohamed ElShorbagy to reach Optasia final against top seed Ali Farag
‘It’s great to have Mo back’ says in-form Elias as Farag foils Swiss giant-killer Mueller
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
Peru’s World No.6 Diego Elias...
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Nick Matthew and Gregory Gaultier to renew rivalry in Dunlop Legends Challenge ahead of GillenMarkets Canary Wharf final
‘We want to entertain the crowd and then enjoy the legendary Canary Wharf hospitality’ says six-times champion Nick
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
A...
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Nicolas Mueller feels the Federer vibe to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
Switzerland’s world No.26 Nicolas Mueller took inspiration from countryman Roger Federer to reach a Wimbledon semi-final.
Mueller reached the last...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy happy to get past George Parker in three games to reach Optasia quarters
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Egypt’s World No.3 Mohamed ElShorbagy was in powerful form to put England’s George Parker to the sword in...
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Big Interview: French ace Victor Crouin ready to make his Canary Wharf debut fresh from winning US College title
Harvard hero clinches his second solo win after third team title
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
French ace Victor Crouin makes his debut appearance...
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Joel Makin battles past Eain Yow to reach Optasia quarter-final clash with top seed Ali Farag
Swiss bliss as Nic Mueller takes out Greg Marche in seedings upset
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Britain’s top player, Joel Makin of Wales, lined...
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International Women’s Day: Time to Rally Together to break the bias in squash
England Squash strategy calls for a radical advance in equality, inclusion and diversity
By ANNA VAUGHAN-HAWKINS – Squash Mad Guest Blogger
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted...
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Wild card Joe Lee wins through to face Diego Elias as Optasia event launches in Wimbledon
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
Wildcard Joe Lee secured his place in the second round of the Optasia Championships after claiming victory over Mexico’s...
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Paul Coll and Joelle King the star attractions as New Zealand Open is launched ahead of November date
Trustpower Arena in Tauranga to host PSA Silver event
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Kiwi squash stars Paul Coll and Joelle King will be...
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World Doubles: Experienced campaigners Sarah-Jane Perry and James Willstrop lead England squad in Glasgow
Gina Kennedy teams up with Lucy Turmel and Patrick Rooney
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Seasoned campaigners Sarah-Jane Perry and James Willstrop lead the...
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Paul Coll wins his first Windy City title after fighting back to beat the fearless Youssef Ibrahim
Nouran Gohar battles past Hania El Hammamy to gain her third consecutive PSA Platinum title
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Paul Coll had a...
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Likeable, impeccable world number one Paul Coll is an ideal role model who can change the face of squash
Conquering Kiwi is a fitting face to front campaigns that can raise the profile of the game the world over
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash...
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The hard graft pays off as Paul Coll takes over as world number one
Stars applaud as Kiwi Coll breaks Egyptian stranglehold on men’s rankings
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
New Zealand’s Paul Coll, known as the Superman...
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Celebrations in America as Olivia Fiechter joins Amanda Sobhy in the world top 10
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Two USA players will appear in the top 10 of the PSA women’s world rankings for the first...
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Wild card Josh Masters set to launch star-studded Super Sunday schedule at Canary Wharf
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Wild card Josh Masters is looking forward to competing at this year’s GillenMarkets Canary Wharf Classic.
Josh claimed his...
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WSF moves World Junior Championships from Russia after invasion of Ukraine
PSA cancels all tournaments in Russia
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
(Updated February 28, 2022)
The World Squash Federation has reacted to the invasion of...
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Interview: James Willstrop and Miguel Rodriguez ready to put on a dazzling show at Canary Wharf
Willstrop on Paul Coll: ‘He plays hard, aggressive squash but with a level of honesty and respect’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Not so...