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Malaysian locals blown away as Rachel Arnold wastes five match balls
Women’s World Championships under way in KL
By ALEX WAN - Editor, Squash Mad Asian Bureau
The much awaited Naza PSA Women’s World Championship finally got underway at...
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Gregory Gaultier relishes Dubai debut
World champion aims to win big bash at the Burj
By NATHAN CLARKE
World Champion Gregory Gaultier says he cannot wait to travel to Dubai...
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Emma Beddoes retires from pro squash
New post in Chicago for England ace
By DONNA HELMER
Emma Beddoes, the former world no.11, has announced her retirement from squash after more than...
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Seven nations in World Doubles
Commonwealth Games hopefuls travel to Darwin
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Correspondent
Hosts Australia will head a list of seven nations who will compete...
Growing the game
Scotland appoint Paul Bell and Martin Heath
Top-class coaching team can reignite Scotland’s international ambitions
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Scottish Squash have appointed a new coaching team, with Paul Bell...
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Nicol David targets ninth world title on home soil
‘It will be an electrifying atmosphere in KL’
By NATHAN CLARKE
Current World Champion Nicol David will return to her native Malaysia for the forthcoming...
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PSL: Top four clinch semi-final slots
St George's to seek revenge against champions Duffield
By STEVE CUBBINS
The semi-finals of the 2015-16 PSL season will see Leicester meet Surrey and –...
Growing the game
Interview: Azlan all systems go for World Championship in Malaysia
Putting players first, Azlan builds a world-class team
Interview by ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor
Azlan Iskandar needs no introduction to the squash fraternity. Having...
Coaching and Development
Coaching with Hadrian Stiff: Timing and rhythm
Feel and flow come first
By HADRIAN STIFF - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist
In the endless search for better ball striking, accuracy and control, the debate...
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Power at The Tower: Cam Pilley sets sights on Dubai
Aussie targets top-eight place in World Series Finals
By NATHAN CLARKE
Australian number one Cameron Pilley, the World No.14, says the chance to compete in...
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James Willstrop out of El Gouna
By SEAN REUTHE
Former World No.1 James Willstrop has withdrawn from the upcoming El Gouna International after suffering a viral infection that will keep...
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Malaysian hopefuls get a crack at the World Championship
Youngsters ready for KL showpiece
By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor
The opportunity to play in the World Championships is not one...
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Ben Coleman and Gina Kennedy win Dulwich titles
By TIM GARNER
The 2016 edition of the Dulwich Open sponsored by Harvey & Wheeler saw a new
winner a new winner inscribed on each...
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Marwan Elshorbagy wins Grasshopper Cup
Egyptian hops to first win over Gregory Gaultier to lift Zurich title
By NATHAN CLARKE in Zurich
Egyptian Marwan ElShorbagy emerged victorious in the finale...
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Gaultier and ElShorbagy to meet in Grasshopper final
Clever Marwan wears down Rösner
By NATHAN CLARKE
The 2016 Grasshopper Cup final will see 2015 champion Gregory Gaultier aim to defend his title against Egyptian...
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Gregory Gaultier ends home hopes in Switzerland
Simon Rösner takes 86 minutes to beat Greg Marche
By NATHAN CLARKE
Local hero Nicolas Müller's dreams of Grasshopper Cup glory were abruptly ended by...
Interviews
Interview: Michelle Martin predicts ‘wide open’ World Championship
It could be anybody’s says three-time Aussie champion
Interview by NATHAN CLARKE
Three-time World Champion Michelle Martin says that the incredible strength in depth in...
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Shock defeat for James Willstrop in Grasshopper Cup
Greg on the Marche in Zurich
By NATHAN CLARKE
Former World No.1 James Willstrop suffered a shock first round exit during the 2016 Grasshopper Cup...
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Interview with Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini
British Open champion sets sights on world crown
Interview by NATHAN CLARKE
In-form Egyptian World No.2 Nour El Sherbini is relishing the prospect of competing in...
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Big wins for Chris Simpson and Nic Müller
Swiss ace grabs Grasshopper Cup win in Zurich
By ALAN THATCHER and NATHAN CLARKE
Chris Simpson and Nicolas Müller both enjoyed outstanding victories in the...
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Faran Zaman wins Roshan Khan title
Zaman is king in Karachi
By SEAN REUTHE
Number one seed Farhan Zaman prevailed on home soil against compatriot and number two seed Tayyab Aslam in...
Growing the game
Squash Zone Tour of Poland
Marcin on the move to grow the game
By ROSANNA RADLINSKA - Squash Mad European Correspondent
Squash Mad's Rosanna Radlinska talks to Marcin Wojtowicz, co-organiser...
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Birthday boy Josh Masters wins Austrian Open
World No.83 keeps making progress
By NATHAN CLARKE
English number three seed Joshua Masters captured the second PSA World Tour title of his career after...
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PSA World Series Finals in spectacular Dubai setting
Court set up in front of world's tallest building
By NATHAN CLARKE
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) announced today that the spectacular season-ending PSA Dubai...
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Amanda Sobhy sets sights on World Championship
No nerves for fearless US number one Sobhy
By NATHAN CLARKE
United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy insists that she is not feeling any pressure ahead...
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Mohamed Elshorbagy: Date with destiny in Dubai
Egyptian aims for World Series crown
By NATHAN CLARKE
After securing his place in the season-ending Dubai PSA World Series Finals with a fifth consecutive...
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Laura Massaro keen to make her mark in Malaysia again
Top seed aims for second world title
By NATHAN CLARKE and ALAN THATCHER
Women’s World No.1 Laura Massaro is gearing up for a return to...
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Nick Matthew pledges to be fit for Dubai
Injury forces Nick to pull out of El Gouna
By FAYE ANDREWS and NATHAN CLARKE
Three-time squash world champion Nick Matthew OBE is undergoing treatment...
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Yoga keeps Laura Massaro on top
Yoga helps prevention of injuries
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Laura Massaro, the world number one female squash player, thanks yoga for helping her...
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Qualifier wins North of Scotland Open title
Youssef Soliman beats Chris Binnie in Aberdeen final
By DAVE IRESON in Aberdeen
Egypt’s Youssef Soliman, the 19-year-old world No.160 from Cairo, won the Trac Oil...
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Adrian Grant retires from PSA Tour
England ace to set up in Los Angeles
By NATHAN CLARKE
Former World No.9 Adrian Grant has announced his retirement from professional squash following a...
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Mohamed Elshorbagy breaks PSA record
Rankings record for world number one
By NATHAN CLARKE
World No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy has extended his current reign atop the World Rankings to a fourth...
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Steve Finitsis bows out in Aberdeen
Aussie ace calls time on PSA career
By ALAN THATCHER and DAVE IRESON in Aberdeen
Australian Steve Finitsis announced his retirement from the PSA World...
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Top seed shows how to extend the rallies
Great squash, shame about the blocking...
By DAVE IRESON in Aberdeen
TRAC North of Scotland Open, Aberdeen Squash Club. First Round reports:
Eddie Charlton (Eng)...
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Nour El Sherbini storms to No.2 in the world
In-form Egyptian races up the rankings
By NATHAN CLARKE
After a sterling month during which she lifted the prestigious Allam British Open title and finished...
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Nour El Sherbini heads road to Dubai
PSA announce final standings
By NATHAN CLARKE
The line-up for the Women's Dubai PSA World Series Finals has been confirmed after Egyptian Nour El Sherbini sealed...
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Josh Masters nick-fest in North of Scotland
Masters meets Egyptian top seed in Aberdeen
By ALAN THATCHER and DAVE IRESON in Aberdeen
We are often told, as we watch the Egyptians dominate...
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WSF ambassadors head to China and Macau
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Correspondent
The 2016 WSF Ambassador Programme will focus on China this summer when Malaysians Low Wee Wern and Ong Beng Hee...
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Pros are on Trac in Aberdeen
Locals get a taste of the high life
By DAVE IRESON in Aberdeen
Awarding local spots in PSA tournaments provides an opportunity for home players...
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Naza Women’s Worlds to have record $185,000 prize money
Winner drives off with Citroen DS4 as Malaysia hosts richest women's event
By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor
The biggest competition...