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Kiwi Paul Coll topples Tarek Momen in US Open classic
Coll wins epic battle 13-11 in the fifth
By SEAN REUTHE in Philadelphia - Squash Mad Correspondent
New Zealand’s World No.8 Paul Coll became the first...
Growing the game
Squash players experiment with radical ‘Keto’ diet
Low-carb eating plan said to boost energy levels
By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Health and Fitness Correspondent
Professional squash players have been experimenting with a...
News
Tesni Evans topples Joelle King after dramatic fightback in US Open
Words of wisdom from Nick Matthew help Laura Massaro
By SEAN REUTHE in Philadelphia
World No.12 Tesni Evans overturned a two-game deficit against New Zealand’s Joelle...
Growing the game
PSA players earn cash for squash data
Data is driving new revenue streams
By SEAN REUTHE
The Professional Squash Association (PSA), in partnership with global technology provider Sports Data Labs, has announced the...
Growing the game
Creative clubs reach out on World Squash Day
New Dr Who could spread squash from Sheffield across the galaxy!
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash clubs across England are opening their doors...
News
Amanda Sobhy sinks Nour El Tayeb in US Open thriller
Two games down, Sobhy roars back to dethrone reigning champion
By SEAN REUTHE in Philadelphia
United States No.2 Amanda Sobhy completed an astonishing comeback from...
News
Husband and wife feel at home in Philadelphia as they begin US Open title defence
James, Makin and Parker survive British cull in men’s drawÂ
By SEAN REUTHE in Philadelphia
Defending champions Ali Farag and Nour El Tayeb got their title...
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Brits on the charge as Sobhy and Harrity raise home hopes
US Open day one action
By SEAN REUTHE in Philadelphia
A dozen British players won through as United States duo Amanda Sobhy and Todd Harrity made...
Growing the game
Piedro Schweertman wins all-Dutch final in St Petersburg
Iceman Piedro loves the coldÂ
By JAMES GROSVENOR - Squash Mad Correspondent
The fourth edition of the Squash Open (PSA Closed Satellite) took place at the...
Growing the game
Squash takes centre stage ahead of Youth Olympic Games
Squash players push for inclusivity in sport
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
Buenos Aires, October 6th, 2018: Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a professional squash...
Coaching and Development
Tony Griffin’s Gevolution Academy: How well are you watching the ball?
‘The top pros are permanently connected to the ball’
By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash Mad New Learning Guru
The response to last week’s article was very...
News
Canary Wharf frenzy as tickets go on general sale for 2019
‘We sold 650 tickets in 90 minutes’Â
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Squash fans will be racing for their phones and laptops as tickets go...
Features
Nick Matthew supports Singapore as music, fun and fireworks launch World Squash Day
From Poznan and Graz to Colchester and Chattanooga, clubs go crazy for World Squash Day
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
World Squash Day 2018 is...
News
First anniversary for married couple Ali and Nour
US Open champions back to defend their titles
By SEAN REUTHE
Married couple Ali Farag and Nour El Tayeb will line up at Philadelphia’s Drexel University...
News
Mohamed Abouelghar and Ali Farag in Qatar crunch clash
Tarek Momen meets Paul Coll in another blockbuster battle
By SEAN REUTHEÂ
In-form Egyptian duo Ali Farag and Mohamed Abouelghar will get their Qatar Classic campaigns...
News
World’s top four to feature at Channel VAS event at St George’s Hill
ElShorbagy and Farag seeded to clash again
By SEAN REUTHE
The world’s top four male players – including defending champion and World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy –...
News
Ali Farag and Sarah-Jane Perry stun top seeds in San Francisco finals
‘I need to be mentally stronger’ says Farag but ElShorbagy admits ‘He’s been the best player here all week’
By NATHAN CLARKE in San Francisco...
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Ali Farag foils Gregory Gaultier to claim San Francisco final berth against Mohamed ElShorbagy
Sarah-Jane Perry meets Raneem El Welily in women’s final
By NATHAN CLARKE in San FranciscoÂ
World No.2 Ali Farag escaped the clutches of defeat by saving...
Growing the game
UK racketball players compete in US Racquetball World Champs
Jay Munoz goes from silver to gold in over-35s
By TIMOTHY BAGHURST, Squash Mad US Racquetball Correspondent
For the first time, UK racketball players competed in...
News
Sun, sea, lots of beer and great squash in Thailand
Sanjay Singh and Satomi Watanabe win in Pattaya
By Alex Wan - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor
It may not be a PSA World Tour event,...
News
Declan James climbs into the world top 20
Mohamed Abouelghar back in world top 10
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHEÂ
Rising England star Declan James has climbed into the top 20 of the...
News
Squash legend Nicol David exits world top 10
Camille Serme back in top four
By SEAN REUTHEÂ
France’s Camille Serme has returned to the world’s top four, while Malaysia's eight-time World Champion Nicol David...
Growing the game
Squash prepares for inaugural Youth Olympic Games showcase
‘I feel excited and privileged to be part of the delegation’ says England’s Alice Green
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
Ahead of squash's...
News
The General is back! Gregory Gaultier to meet Ali Farag in semi-final showdown
‘At 36 I still want to get back to my best against the younger players’
By NATHAN CLARKE in San Francisco
Egyptian World No.2 Ali Farag...
News
Laura Massaro and Sarah-Jane Perry soar into San Francisco semi-finals
Reigning champion Perry punishes King to clinch first win over Kiwi rivalÂ
By NATHAN CLARKE in San Francisco
English duo Laura Massaro and Sarah-Jane Perry reached...
Features
Countdown to World Squash Day: Anton leads the Russian Revolution
Massive boost for squash in St Petersburg
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Looking ahead to World Squash Day, I am very keen to see what...
News
Champions begin their charge in San Francisco
Laura Massaro to renew rivalry with Nicol David
By NATHAN CLARKE in San FranciscoÂ
The 2017 Oracle NetSuite Open champions Sarah-Jane Perry and Mohamed ElShorbagy began...
News
Amanda Sobhy hits the ground running in San Francisco
‘I’ve worked hard this summer and want to get my ranking back’ says Sobhy
By NATHAN CLARKE in San Francisco
There were mixed fortunes for America’s...
Features
Canary Wharf 2019 launches with People’s Sunday
Tickets go on sale next week at London’s sell-out tournament
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Tickets go on sale next week for the 2019...
Features
World Squash Day on song to hit the right notes with release of ‘Africa’ as the Official Single
Squash-loving composer Stuart Sharp supports World Squash Day
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
World Squash Day takes place on Saturday October 13th and this year...
Comment
Any business people out there prepared to take a new punt on squash?
Bitter-sweet memories planning World Squash Day and a club reunion
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
On top of organising World Squash Day, and pestering clubs...
Interviews
Sarah-Jane Perry opens up on ‘emotional’ Oracle NetSuite Open title win
‘Death of my Nan spurred me on to win in San Francisco’
By SEAN REUTHE
England’s World No.8 Sarah-Jane Perry will appear at the Oracle NetSuite...
Interviews
Mohamed ElShorbagy back where his power show began in San Francisco
World number one raring to go again after dominating last seasonÂ
By SEAN REUTHE
World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy will play his first tournament of the season...
Interviews
Declan James takes success in his stride
‘It was nice to win but I need to go back to basics’
By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Columnist
Rising star Declan James plans to...
Features
David Lloyd debacle leaves a bitter taste
Demos in Derby and Teesside against court closures as squash is saved at Gidea Park
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Feelings are running high...
News
Locals grab a chance in Qatar Classic
World champion bids for a fourth Qatar titleÂ
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Reporter
The 2018 Qatar Classic will welcome the world’s leading players back...
Coaching and Development
The Gevolution: A different way of helping squash players evolve and change
‘Research shows repetition is not always the best way to learn’Â
By TONY GRIFFIN - G Spot Squash and Coaching Analyst
In July I Presented the...
Features
Stars shine for charity night at St George’s Hill
James Willstrop and Declan James top the bill
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
James Willstrop and Declan James top the bill in a special...
Growing the game
Dalian delights at historic World Teams success
Squash is a glass act in mainland China
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
Traditional Chinese musicians and dancers regaled athletes, officials and volunteers...
News
Egypt sink England to retain Women’s World Team title in China
El Welily and Gohar topple Massaro and Waters in final thrillers
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
Defending champions Egypt fulfilled their seeding in...