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Youssef Ibrahim stuns top seed Mohamed ElShorbagy in Qatar repeat
Makin meets Rooney in third round battle of Britain
By ALAN THATCHER and MATT COLES
Egypt’s World No.17 Youssef Ibrahim got the better of World No.2...
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Ruthless Willstrop leads six English stars through on day one in Qatar
Willstrop and this Qatar show court are old friends
By ALAN THATCHER and MATT COLES
James Willstrop was in ruthless form as he he led six...
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Squash faces risk of being dropped after change in Commonwealth Games format
Only athletics and swimming are safe after decision to reduce core sports and allow host city to choose events
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad...
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Au revoir, General! French star Gregory Gaultier announces his retirement
But he’s still expected to play for France in the World Team Champs in December
By ALAN THATCHER and JEROME ELHAIK
French squash legend Gregory Gaultier...
Growing the game
‘You could hold a tournament on this steel court,’ says Mohamed ElShorbagy
Stars love steel court outing in NYC on World Squash Day
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Outdoor squash was top of the agenda as...
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Superstars set to shine as the sport goes outdoors on World Squash Day
Mega marathon in Brisbane kicks off a busy World Squash Day
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 20th anniversary edition of World Squash...
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Changing of the guard as Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar take US Open titles
Champions forced to fight back to crown a spectacular week at the Specter Center
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Egyptian duo Mostafa Asal and Nouran...
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Joel Makin’s valiant run ends as he loses US Open semi-final to Tarek Momen
‘He’s unreal, he never gives up,’ says a relieved Momen
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Joel Makin’s brave run ended in the U.S. Open presented...
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Fiechter flies the home flag as Makin and Elias stun Farag and ElShorbagy in U.S. Open
‘I brought a lot of intensity into the match and took it to him’ says Makin
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Welshman Joel Makin and...
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You Belong! Olivia Fiechter stuns fellow American Amanda Sobhy to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals
‘She’s one of my closest friends on tour and has been a real mentor since I turned pro’
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
USA No.3...
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James Willstrop pulls more magic out of the bag to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals
‘I’ve been at it long enough so I can draw on my experience,’ says 38-year-old Marksman
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
James Willstrop produced another...
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President Biden pays tribute as ‘the world’s biggest community squash center’ opens in Philadelphia
Squash for all is the key target of the $40m Arlen Specter Center
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Staging the U.S. Open in its...
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James Willstrop leads British charge into the third round as Arlen Specter Center is officially opened
Huge fightback win by Sarah-Jane Perry as Gina Kennedy powers through again
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
On a day of celebrations to mark...
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U.S. Open players love competing at the new Arlen Specter Center
Teenager Marina Stefanoni springs shock win on day one for Team USA
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Today sees the official opening ceremony at...
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Ali Farag overtakes fellow Egyptian Ramy Ashour to achieve new rankings milestone
Farag is now the third longest-reigning male Egyptian at world No.1
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Ali Farag has recorded his 22nd month at...
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Amanda Sobhy rises to world No.3 on the eve of the U.S. Open on her doorstep
“I’ll feel at home with family and friends all here,” says Sobhy
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
On the verge of the US Open...
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Amanda Sobhy and Ali Farag claim Oracle NetSuite Open titles in San Francisco
‘If I cry, it’s been an emotional week,’ says Sobhy after first major title win
By ALAN THATCHER and MATT COLES
US No.1 Amanda Sobhy and...
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ICYMI: In case you missed it, squash is back – even in Inverness
Scottish Open serves up quality entertainment and shows how a small club can light up the PSA Challenger Tour
By MICHAEL GREGSON - Squash Mad...
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Paul Coll topples Mohamed ElShorbagy to reach San Francisco final against Ali Farag
USA’s Amanda Sobhy delights crowd with another quick win
By MATT COLES - Squash Mad Correspondent
New Zealand’s World No.3 Paul Coll is into the final...
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Gina Kennedy hits top Gear as she powers to her 10th title of 2021 in just 20 minutes
Emyr Evans falls to Sebastian Bonmalais in Scottish Open men’s final
By STEVE CUBBINS, Squash Mad Correspondent
Georgina Kennedy and Sebastian Bonmalais are the 22021 Springfield...
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Joel Makin to meet Ali Farag in San Francisco quarter-finals
Amanda Sobhy powers to victory in just nine minutes
By MATT COLES - Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s World No.1 Ali Farag is through to the quarter-finals...
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Hurry! Commonwealth Games main ticket ballot closes on September 30th
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash fans have less than a week to apply for tickets in the Commonwealth Games main ballot which...
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ElShorbagy battles back to beat Abouelghar in San Francisco first round
By MATT COLES - Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s World No.2 Mohamed ElShorbagy had to come from behind in his opening match of the Oracle NetSuite...
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Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar turn on Pyramid power to win CIB Egyptian Open titles
Two thrilling finals underline Egypt’s dominance to delight packed crowd at the Pyramids
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
If a single tournament can define an...
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All-Egyptian finals as the wonders of the squash world battle in front of the Pyramids
Injury stops Camille Serme as Nour El Sherbini continues rivalry with Nouran Gohar
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
Egypt will supply all four finalists in...
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Ali Farag foils tricky Mazen Hesham to set up semi-final clash with Paul Coll
‘I don’t think I played badly but he comes up with winners from nowhere’ says world champion
By ALAN THATCHER and MATT COLES
World No.1 Ali...
Growing the game
World’s top stars launch new era for the US Open at Philly’s $40m Arlen Specter Center
Eleven home players aim to shine in debut event at new National Center
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021 U.S. Open Squash Championships...
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Nour El Sherbini leads top seeds into CIB Egyptian Open semi-finals
Mohamed ElShorbagy to clash with Tarek Momen in men’s semi-finals at the Pyramids
By ALAN THATCHER and ELLIE MAWSON
World No.1 Nour El Sherbini booked her...
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Mazen Hesham takes out Gawad to reach CIB Egyptian Open quarter finals
Sobhy fights back to beat Clyne in all-American clash featuring a 20-18 tiebreak
By ALAN THATCHER and EMILY MAWSON
World No.14 Mazen Hesham overcame former world...
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Mentor Mohamed meets giantkiller Yow as Bristol training partners reach quarter-final clash at the Pyramids
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Malaysia’s Eain Yow Ng claimed another major scalp with an epic 3-2 victory over Colombia’s World No.11 Miguel Rodriguez...
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Huge win as Eain Yow Ng topples Mostafa Asal to reach CIB Egyptian Open third round
Shock defeat for Sarah-Jane Perry but Jasmine Hutton and Lucy Turmel win through
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Malaysia’s Eain Yow Ng has claimed another...
Growing the game
CIB Egyptian Open to feature highest ever Platinum prize fund
Stars battle for $590,000 at The Pyramids
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The CIB Egyptian Open will bring world-class squash back to the iconic...
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No English men in the world top 20 as Ali Farag starts the new season back at number one
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
For the first time since the launch of the men’s professional ranking system, England will not have a...
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Egypt’s Rowan Elaraby roars into PSA world top 10 for the first time
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s Rowan Elaraby has broken into the top 10 of the PSA Women’s World Rankings for the first...
Growing the game
Clinical trials prove health benefits of ROXs squash training
By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash Mad Correspondent
Please grab a coffee and read about some groundbreaking work being undertaken in the area of Physical Cognitive...
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Epic day as Paul Coll wins his first British Open title and Nour El Sherbini her third
After 13 defeats to Farag, Kiwi Coll pulls out a massive performance to win squash’s most iconic trophy
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
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Paul Coll topples world No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy to reach Allam British Open final
Nour El Sherbini meets Nouran Gohar in women’s final
By ELLIE MAWSON - Squash Mad Correspondent
New Zealand’s world No.4 Paul Coll toppled 2019 tournament champion...
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Miguel Rodriguez takes out Marwan ElShorbagy to reach Allam British Open semi-finals
Home hopes end as Sarah-Jane Perry falls to reigning champion Nouran Gohar
By ELLIE MAWSON - Squash Mad Correspondent
Colombia’s World No.11 Miguel Rodriguez axed Egypt’s...
Growing the game
World Squash Day: Nations ramp up the plans with 50 Days To Go
Squash NZ link up with Mental Health Foundation
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
National squash federations across the globe are announcing plans to help...
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Allam British Open: Joelle King sees off Sabrina Sobhy in five-game thriller
By ELLIE MAWSON - Squash Mad Correspondent
New Zealand’s World No.8 Joelle King was forced to hold off a comeback from USA’s World No.21 Sabrina...