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Nouran Gohar first to reach semis of CIB PSA World Tour Finals
‘All I think about every day is being back at No.1’ says Mohamed ElShorbagy after beating Ali Farag
By ELLIE MAWSON - Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s...
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Top seeds crash on first day of World Tour Finals
Big wins for Marwan and Camille upset rankings in late night of drama in Cairo
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Top seeds Ali Farag...
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British National Championships moved to August under PSA management
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
England Squash have announced that the 2021 British National Squash Championships will be staged between August 3-6 at...
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Farag and ElShorbagy to clash in World Series Finals group as battle for No.1 spot hots up
Gregoire Marche jets in as Fares Dessouky pulls out with a back injury
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Egyptian superstars Ali Farag and Mohamed...
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Andy Whipp’s analysis of Mohamed ElShorbagy: Why The Beast is the best in the business
Mo’s the perfect player, because he’s always been willing to learn from his rivals
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I have always been a...
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Tickets on sale for $1m World Champs at Cathedral Hall in Chicago
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
Tickets are now on sale for the PSA World Championships presented by The Walter Family, with the best...
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Stars head to Mall of Arabia for CIB PSA World Tour Finals
Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini are top seeds in Cairo
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The world’s leading squash players will line up...
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Andy Whipp: Video review nasties are ruining the game for everyone
Our star players (and the fans) deserve better than this
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Squash has got to the stage where the standard...
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Battle is on as Mohamed ElShorbagy closes the gap on world No.1 Ali Farag
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
World No.2 Mohamed ElShorbagy has cut the gap between him and No.1 Ali Farag in the battle for...
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Hania El Hammamy returns to top five in June rankings
By SEAN REUTHE – Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s Hania El Hammamy has broken back into the top five after the PSA Women’s World Rankings for...
Interviews
Laura Massaro’s amazing revelations: ‘People thought I was a mentally tough Ice Queen but I thought I was a nutter!’
Laura opens her heart about an incredible journey from a nervous youngster to becoming world champion
By LAURA NORTHEAST - Squash Mad Sports Science Correspondent
I...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy and Nour El Sherbini turn up the power to win El Gouna titles
Mo dedicates his title win to Malcolm Willstrop
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
Top seeds Mohamed ElShorbagy and Nour El Sherbini are the 2021...
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Andy Whipp on Mostafa Asal: Cut out the gamesmanship and he could be squash’s biggest superstar
Raging Bull must be told to clean up his act
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I couldn't not write about Mostafa Asal this week,...
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Paul Coll topples Tarek Momen to reach El Gouna final against Mohamed ElShorbagy
Nour meets Nouran as top two seeds contest women’s final
By ELLIE MAWSON - Squash Mad Correspondent
New Zealand’s Paul Coll will feature alongside three Egyptian...
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Marathon match as Joel Makin makes Mohamed ElShorbagy fight for a place in El Gouna semi-finals after venue switch
Night of drama and delays as El Sherbini stops Perry
By SEAN REUTHE – Squash Mad Correspondent
It took World No.2 Mohamed ElShorbagy 158 minutes and...
Growing the game
Squash steels itself for a new tournament and a new future as an open-air sport
Chicago next in line for an outdoor community project forged in steel
By ROBERT GIBRALTER - Squash Mad Correspondent
Not since the installation of a squash...
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Amanda Sobhy sets up revenge battle with Nouran Gohar in El Gouna
Coll and Momen to meet in men’s semi-finals
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy and World No.2 Nouran Gohar will...
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Mostafa Asal downs Mohamed Abouelghar in stormy El Gouna battle
Dessouky praises Rooney after losing opening game
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
World Junior Champion Mostafa Asal battled to a scrappy 3-2 victory over...
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Manchester Open on the move again as travel restrictions continue
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The Manchester Open, the PSA World Tour Silver event which had been scheduled for June 7-13, has been...
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Tarek Momen and Nouran Gohar show class on the glass in El Gouna
Shock win for Rowan Elaraby over Joelle King
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The No.2 seeds Nouran Gohar and Tarek Momen powered through to...
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Mohamed Abouelghar gains first PSA win over Marwan ElShorbagy in El Gouna marathon
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
World No.11 Mohamed Abouelghar finally got the better of fellow Egyptian Marwan ElShorbagy at the sixth attempt on...
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Lucy Turmel topples Olivia Clyne but Tesni Evans falls on tournament return
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
England’s Lucy Turmel toppled American Olivia Clyne but Welsh world No.10 Tesni Evans crashed out in the second...
Growing the game
Shetland squash still shining as juniors fill up the courts after lockdown
By ANDY WESTON - Squash Mad Correspondent
Shetland Squash enthusiasts are proving their love for the game is still strong with juniors flocking back to...
Fun Stuff
We’re back! To celebrate, Andy Whipp is giving away £100 worth of squash goodies
Answer Andy’s quiz to win some AWsome prizes for your club
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Squash is back! After more than a year...
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Men’s World Teams moves to Malaysia because of travel restrictions in New Zealand
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship has been moved to Malaysia because of ongoing travel restrictions...
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El Gouna Day One: Gaultier stops Lake as Rooney rocks James
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
French veteran Gregory Gaultier battled to a 3-1 victory over World No.44 Nathan Lake as the 2021 El...
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Mark Williams pledges growth as he steps up to take over as CEO of England Squash
‘We must find innovative new ways to play, improve squash’s visibility and reach new audiences’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mark Williams has pledged...
Growing the game
Equal prize money is just the start for growing women’s squash
PSA lead the way on funding ‘without cannibalising men’s events’
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I'm constantly thinking of ways to grow our sport...
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Worldwide squash community pays tribute to Malcolm Willstrop
‘There is no doubt the legacy he has left at Pontefract will stand the test of time’ says Nick Matthew
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash...
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Scottish Open receives PSA cash boost
By ANDY WESTON - Squash Mad Correspondent
The 2021 Springfield Scottish Squash Open has received a funding boost ahead of the event taking place at...
Growing the game
World Junior Championships heading to St Petersburg in 2022
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Correspondent
The World Squash Federation has awarded the WSF Men’s World Junior Team and Individuals Championships to Russia for...
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Andy Whipp: Funding top referees is the missing link in world-class squash
Pay should reflect the pressure at the top level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
In my eyes, squash is pretty much the perfect sport...
Growing the game
Mohamed Raef shares more secrets of Black Ball’s system of success
‘We have a unique system of quality and professionalism in everything we do’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mohamed Raef, CEO of the Black...
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Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini stay on top in May’s PSA world rankings
El Gouna the next Platinum event on the PSA calendar
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Egypt’s Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini have held...
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Andy Whipp: I’m not putting the boot in, but squash can learn a lot from women’s football
Women’s pro squash is better than ever, but the game needs huge help at grass-roots level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
After reading Ed...
Interviews
Interview: Black Ball Club is on course to be the biggest powerhouse in world squash
Ashraf Hanafi: ‘It’s all about attention to detail and making small changes’
By ROSANNA RADLINSKA-TYMA - Squash Mad Correspondent
Everyone in squash knows that Egypt is...
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The future of squash: Ed Alvarez shows how clubs must be run as a business for our game to recover
‘Hoping that gyms will be loyal to squash is wishful thinking’
By EDUARDO ALVAREZ - Squash Mad Columnist
I am writing from the squash ghost town...
Growing the game
US Open back on the PSA calendar for October at new national centre in Philly
Specter Center aims to be a top venue and the driving force for growing squash across America
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021...
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Geoff Hunt and Heather McKay launched the Aussie squash boom, and it’s time for the game to bounce back Down Under
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
While writing last week's column about international coaches, I mentioned legendary names like Rodney Martin, David Palmer, Stewart...
Growing the game
WSF and PSA jointly launch World Squash Officiating platform
‘The goal is a standardised refereeing level across the world’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The World Squash Federation (WSF) and Professional Squash Association...