Iván Pérez Wins PSA Andorra Open

UNSQUASHABLE player Iván Pérez captured the biggest title of his career at the 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open, producing a superb performance to defeat top seed Grégoire Marche of France 11-9 3-11 11-3 11-8 in 52 minutes at the Centre Esportiu d’Ordino.

The Spaniard, who has impressed throughout the week with his tactical control and relentless work rate, rose to the occasion magnificently in the final against the experienced Frenchman. Iván made a confident start, taking the opening game 11-9 with a composed display built around tight length and smart variation. Marche responded strongly in the second, levelling the match with a dominant spell of attacking play, but Iván quickly regained control in the third - rediscovering his rhythm to surge ahead 11-3.

In a tense fourth game, both players traded lengthy rallies and high-paced exchanges, but it was Iván who maintained greater consistency under pressure. Mixing precision with patience, he forced errors from the Frenchman at key moments to seal a memorable victory and lift his biggest PSA World Squash Tour title.

The triumph marks a major milestone in the 24-year-old’s career, underscoring his steady rise on the PSA World Tour and his growing reputation as one of Europe’s most promising players.

The victory in Andorra represents not only Iván’s most significant title to date but also a statement of intent for the season ahead - proof that the Spaniard is ready to challenge consistently at the highest level of the game.

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2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open, Centre Esportiu d'Ordino, Ordino, Andorra
Final:
Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [1] Gregoire Marche (FRA) 11-9, 3-11, 11-3, 11-8 (52m)

UNSQUASHABLE player Iván Pérez continued his superb run at the 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open, battling past England’s No.4 seed Patrick Rooney in a pulsating five-game semi-final to reach the biggest PSA World Squash Tour final of his career at the Centre Esportiu d’Ordino in Ordino, Andorra.

The Spaniard displayed remarkable resilience and composure throughout a fiercely contested 81-minute encounter, eventually prevailing 11-7 10-12 11-7 9-11 11-6 in 81 minutes to book his place in the title. Iván started strongly, using his sharp movement and accurate attacking play to take the opening game, but Rooney hit back with his trademark flair and court craft to level the score in the second.

As the match developed, Iván’s discipline and tactical control began to shine through. He found consistent depth on the back wall and mixed in deft touches at the front, keeping Rooney under constant pressure. After the Englishman forced a deciding fifth, Iván regrouped brilliantly, reasserting control with intelligent shot selection and relentless energy to close out the match and continue his impressive Andorran campaign.

In the final, Iván will face top seed Grégoire Marche of France, who defeated fellow UNSQUASHABLE player Yannick Wilhelmi 12-10 11-6 8-11 8-11 11-6 in another fiercely contested five-game semi-final.

The title clash between Iván and Marche promises to be an enthralling contest, pitting the Spaniard’s flair and attacking instincts against the Frenchman’s athleticism in what is set to be a fitting conclusion to an outstanding tournament in Ordino.

Semi-Finals:
[1] Gregoire Marche (FRA) bt [5] Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) 12-10, 11-6, 8-11, 8-11, 11-6 (65m)
Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [4] Patrick Rooney (ENG) 11-7, 10-12, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6 (81m)

UNSQUASHABLE players Iván Pérez and Yannick Wilhelmi continued their impressive runs at the 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open, securing their places in the semi-finals with composed and confident victories at the Centre Esportiu d'Ordino in Ordino, Andorra.

Spain’s Iván Pérez backed up his stunning win over No.2 seed Declan James with another high-quality performance, defeating Argentina’s Leandro Romiglio, the No.7 seed, 4-11 11-2 11-9 11-2 in 44 minutes. After a slow start, Pérez quickly found his rhythm, using his superior court coverage and sharp attacking play to turn the match around. The Spaniard’s relentless pace and accuracy forced repeated errors from Romiglio, allowing him to dominate the final two games and book a deserved spot in the last four.

Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi also advanced to the semi-finals after overcoming Spain’s Edmon López in a well-contested four-game battle. The No.5 seed showed excellent composure to close out the match 11-9 11-8 5-11 11-1 in 42 minutes. After López clawed his way back into the contest in the third game, Yannick responded decisively, tightening his lines and accelerating the pace to seal victory in emphatic fashion.

Both Iván and Yannick have showcased their growing maturity and consistency on the PSA World Tour, and will now aim to continue their outstanding form as they push for a place in the final in Andorra.

Quarter-Finals:
[1] Gregoire Marche (FRA) bt Matias Knudsen (COL) 11-8, 11-2, 11-5 (33m)
[5] Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) bt Edmon Lopez (ESP) 11-9, 11-8, 5-11, 11-1 (42m)
[4] Patrick Rooney (ENG) bt [9/16] Muhammad Asim Khan (PAK) 11-5, 11-3, 12-10 (28m)
Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [7] Leandro Romiglio (ARG) 4-11, 11-2, 11-9, 11-2 (44m)

UNSQUASHABLE players Iván Pérez and Yannick Wilhelmi produced outstanding second-round performances at the 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open, advancing to the quarter-finals with impressive straight-game victories at the Centre Esportiu d'Ordino in Ordino, Andorra.

Spain’s Iván Pérez delivered one of the standout results of the tournament so far, stunning No.2 seed Declan James of England with a commanding 11-2 11-6 11-8 win in just 33 minutes. The Spaniard was sharp from the outset, mixing accuracy with pace to keep his higher-ranked opponent on the back foot throughout. His consistency and aggressive attacking play proved decisive, as he wrapped up one of the most emphatic upsets of the event to book his place in the quarter-finals where he will face Argentine No.1 Leandro Romiglio.

Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi maintained his strong run of form with a composed 11-5 11-7 11-8 victory over Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva in 40 minutes. The No.5 seed controlled the middle of the court and dictated the tempo, using his trademark precision and tactical awareness to secure a comfortable progression to the quarter-finals where he will play Wild Card Edmon Lopez who overcame UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu. 

Rory Stewart was denied a place in the quarter-finals by Pakistan No.1 Muhammad Asim Khan who beat the Scottish No.2 11-9 8-11 11-4 8-11 11-6 in 61 minutes.

Both Iván Pérez and Yannick Wilhelmi will look to continue their impressive momentum as the competition heads into the latter stages, underlining the growing influence of UNSQUASHABLE players on the PSA World Tour.

2nd Round:
[1] Grégoire Marche (FRA) bt [9/16] Emyr Evans (WAL) 8-11, 11-3, 11-8, 11-8 (44m)
[9/16] Matias Knudsen (COL) bt [8] Melvil Scianimanico (FRA) 11-2, 11-6, 11-4 (25m)
[5] Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) bt [9/16] Sanjay Jeeva (MAS) 11-5, 11-7, 11-8 (40m)
[WC] Edmon Lopez (ESP) bt [3] Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) 11-7, 11-8, 11-9 (24m)
[4] Patrick Rooney (ENG) bt [9/16] Sam Osborne-Wylde (ENG) 8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9 (51m)
[9/16] Muhammad Asim Khan (PAK) bt [6] Rory Stewart (SCO) 11-9, 8-11, 11-4, 8-11, 11-6 (61m)
[7] Leandro Romiglio (ARG) bt [9/16] Rui Soares (POR) 11-6, 11-6, 11-2 (18m)
Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [2] Declan James (ENG) 11-2, 11-6, 11-8 (33m)

UNSQUASHABLE player Iván Pérez produced a confident opening-day performance at the 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open, defeating England’s Ben Smith 11-7 15-13 11-8 in 35 minutes at the Centre Esportiu d'Ordino to book his place in the second round. He joins fellow UNSQUASHABLE players Iker Pajares Bernabeu, Yannick Wilhelmi and Rory Stewart in the last sixteen.

The young Spaniard will now face No.2 seed Declan James of England, while Iker Pajares Bernabeu takes on Wild Card Edmon Lopez. Yannick Wilhelmi will meet Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva, and Rory Stewart is set to face Muhammad Asim Khan, who overcame UNSQUASHABLE player Owain Taylor in the longest match of the opening day - a gruelling 65-minute first-round encounter.

Brazil No.1 Diego Gobbi was edged out in a five-game battle by Portugal No.1 Rui Soares, who prevailed after 51 minutes.

1st Round:
[1] Grégoire Marche (FRA) bye
[9/16] Emyr Evans (WAL) bt Viktor Byrtus (CZE) 11-7, 11-8, 11-9 (37m)
[9/16] Matias Knudsen (COL) bt Addeen Idrakie (MAS) 11-6, 11-9, 11-1 (33m)
[8] Melvil Scianimanico (FRA) bye
[5] Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) bye
[9/16] Sanjay Jeeva (MAS) bt Khaled Labib (EGY) 11-6, 15-13, 10-12, 3-11, 11-9 (61m)
[WC] Edmon Lopez (ESP) bt [9/16] Daniel Poleshchuk (ISR) 11-3, 11-5, 11-6 (28m)
[3] Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) bye
[4] Patrick Rooney (ENG) bye
[9/16] Sam Osborne-Wylde (ENG) bt [WC] Oriol Salvia (ESP) 12-10, 11-2, 11-1 (36m)
[9/16] Muhammad Asim Khan (PAK) bt Owain Taylor (WAL) 11-8, 3-11, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9 (65m)
[6] Rory Stewart (SCO) bye
[7] Leandro Romiglio (ARG) bye
[9/16] Rui Soares (POR) bt Diego Gobbi (BRA) 10-12, 6-11, 11-5, 13-11, 11-3 (51m)
Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [9/16] Ben Smith (ENG) 11-7, 15-13, 11-8 (35m)
[2] Declan James (ENG) bye 

The 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open will be staged at Centre Esportiu d'Ordino in Ordino from the 4th to 8th November.

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UNSQUASHABLE will be represented at the 2025 PSA Andorra Squash Open by Iker Pajares Bernabeu, Yannick Wilhelmi, Rory Stewart, Diego Gobbi, Iván Pérez and Owain Taylor.

2025 PSA Andorra Squash Challenger, Centre Esportiu d'Ordino, Ordino, Andorra
Final:
[2] Macéo Lévy (FRA) bt [5] Edmon Lopez (ESP) 6-11, 9-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-7 (73m)

Semi-Finals:
[5] Edmon Lopez (ESP) bt [1] Iván Pérez (ESP) 11-6, 13-11, 8-11, 9-11, 11-6 (117m)
[2] Macéo Lévy (FRA) bt [3] Rhys Evans (WAL) 5-11, 11-8, 6-11, 11-8, 11-3 (76m)

Quarter-Finals:
[1] Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [6] James Peach (ENG) 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 (35m)
[5] Edmon Lopez (ESP) bt [4] Aqeel Rehman (AUT) 11-2, 11-4, 11-8 (30m)
[3] Rhys Evans (WAL) bt [7] Noah Meredith (ENG) 11-3, 11-1, 11-8 (30m)
[2] Macéo Lévy (FRA) bt [8] Henrik Mustonen (FIN) 11-8, 11-7, 11-3 (26m)

1st Round:
[1] Iván Pérez (ESP) bt Jared Carter (ENG) 11-4, 11-9, 11-3 (39m)
[6] James Peach (ENG) bt Rory Richmond (SCO) 11-7, 11-5, 11-9 (35m)
[5] Edmon Lopez (ESP) bt [WC] Cristian Romero (ESP) 11-4, 11-7, 11-3 (32m)
[4] Aqeel Rehman (AUT) bt Valentin Rapp (GER) 8-11, 11-5, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8 (76m)
[3] Rhys Evans (WAL) bt Ondrej Vorlícek (CZE) 11-5, 11-3, 11-6 (23m)
[7] Noah Meredith (ENG) bt Baptiste Bouin (FRA) 11-7, 11-5, 9-11, 11-9 (40m)
[8] Henrik Mustonen (FIN) bt Will Salter (ENG) 12-10, 13-15, 14-12, 7-11, 11-8 (69m)
[2] Macéo Lévy (FRA) bt [WC] Sergio Garcia Pollan (ESP) 7-11, 11-4, 11-9, 11-6 (59m)