Joel Makin & Tesni Murphy Crowned 2025 British National Champions

Top seeds Joel Makin and Tesni Murphy of Wales reaffirmed their status as the leading forces in British squash after both clinched their third British National Squash Championship crowns on finals day at St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club in Weybridge, England.

World No.4 Joel Makin, appearing in his sixth consecutive final at the event, captured his third title with a straight-games victory over England’s Nick Wall. Tesni Murphy, meanwhile, overcame 21-year-old Torrie Malik of England in four fiercely contested games.

In the men’s title decider, Joel Makin showcased the form that had carried him through the week with near perfection, dispatching fifth seed Nick Wall 11-4 12-10 11-3 in 43 minutes. The Welshman entered the final brimming with confidence following a polished semi-final triumph against rising star Jonah Bryant, and he carried that momentum seamlessly into the showpiece. His trademark precision and relentless tempo proved decisive, particularly in the second game where his English opponent forced a tense tie-break before the Welsman’s composure told at the crucial moment.

The women’s final marked the first career meeting between Tesni Murphy and Torrie Malik, and despite the disparity in experience, the young English player produced a spirited challenge. Murphy’s trademark hold and deception saw her establish a commanding two-game lead, but Malik responded impressively in the third, striking cleanly down both flanks to halve the deficit.

The fourth game provided a fitting climax, with Malik saving two Championship Balls to keep her title hopes alive. Ultimately, however, Murphy’s quality under pressure shone through as she secured the crown 11-9 11-5 7-1, 11-9, confirming her third British Nationals triumph.

2025 British National Championship, St George's Hill LTC, Weybridge, England
Men's Final:
[1] Joel Makin (WAL) v [5/8] Nick Wall (ENG) 11-4, 12-10, 11-3 (44m)

Women's Final:
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) bt [5/8] Torrie Malik (ENG) 11-9, 11-5, 7-11, 11-9 (45m)

Men's Semi-Finals:
[1] Joel Makin (WAL) bt [3/4] Jonah Bryant (ENG) 6-11, 11-2, 11-5, 11-4 (67m)
[5/8] Nick Wall (ENG) bt [3/4] Curtis Malik (ENG) 3-11, 8-11, 11-7, 15-13, 12-10 (79m) 

Women's Semi-Finals:
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) bt [3/4] Grace Gear (ENG) 11-8, 11-9, 11-4 (37m)
[5/8] Torrie Malik (ENG) bt [5/8] Alicia Mead (ENG) 12-14, 11-8, 8-11, 11-5, 11-3 (50m)

Men's Quarter-Finals:
[1] Joel Makin (WAL) bt [5/8] Adrian Waller (ENG) 11-9, 11-5, 11-5 (47m)
[3/4] Jonah Bryant (ENG) bt [5/8] Patrick Rooney (ENG) 11-7, 9-11, 11-4, 11-6 (46m)
[3/4] Curtis Malik (ENG) bt Tom Walsh (ENG) 11-5, 6-11, 12-10, 11-8 (62m)
[5/8] Nick Wall (ENG) bt [2] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) w/o

Women's Quarter-Finals:
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) bt [5/8] Millie Tomlinson (ENG) 11-5, 11-4, 11-9 (44m)
[3/4] Grace Gear (ENG) bt [5/8] Emily Whitlock (WAL) 11-8, 11-3, 11-5 (27m)
[5/8] Alicia Mead (ENG) bt [3/4] Lucy Turmel (ENG) w/o
[5/8] Torrie Malik (ENG) bt [2] Georgia Adderley (SCO) 13-11, 14-12, 12-10 (46m)

Men's 1st Round:
[1] Joel Makin (WAL) bt [Q] Ben Smith (ENG) 11-6, 11-5, 11-2 (27m)
[5/8] Adrian Waller (ENG) bt Emyr Evans (WAL) 11-4, 13-11, 10-12, 11-6 (56m)
[5/8] Patrick Rooney (ENG) bt Bailey Malik (ENG) 7-11, 11-3, 11-7, 11-7 (51m)
[3/4] Jonah Bryant (ENG) bt [Q] Noah Meredith (ENG) 11-8, 11-4, 7-11, 11-5 (39m)
[3/4] Curtis Malik (ENG) bt [Q] Dylan Roberts (ENG) 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 (28m)
Tom Walsh (ENG) bt [5/8] Simon Herbert (ENG) 11-7, 4-11, 14-12, 10-12, 11-9 (75m)
[5/8] Nick Wall (ENG) bt Sam Osborne-Wylde (ENG) 11-8, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8 (59m)
[2] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) bt [Q] Heston Malik (ENG) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (32m)

Women's 1st Round:
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) bt [Q] Isabel McCullough (ENG) 11-4, 11-4, 11-2 (21m)
[5/8] Millie Tomlinson (ENG) bt Kiera Marshall (ENG) 11-8, 11-3, 11-3 (30m)
[5/8] Emily Whitlock (WAL) bt Ellie Breach (WAL) 11-5, 11-3, 11-8 (34m)
[3/4] Grace Gear (ENG) bt [Q] Emily Coulcher-Porter (ENG) 11-3, 11-0, 11-6 (18m)
[3/4] Lucy Turmel (ENG) bt [Q] Olivia Besant (ENG) 11-8, 11-1, 11-4 (19m)
[5/8] Alicia Mead (ENG) bt Lowri Roberts (WAL) w/o
[5/8] Torrie Malik (ENG) bt Asia Harris (ENG) 11-4, 11-7, 11-8 (33m)
[2] Georgia Adderley (SCO) bt [Q] Olivia Owens (ENG) 11-3, 11-8, 11-2 (23m)

Men's Qualifying Finals:
Dylan Roberts (ENG) bt Perry Malik (ENG) 11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-4 (45m)
Heston Malik (ENG) bt Jake Sim-Baskar (ENG) 9-11, 11-9, 11-4, 11-9 (57m)
Ben Smith (ENG) bt Ruudi Clarke (ENG) 11-7, 13-11, 5-11, 11-5 (46m)
Noah Meredith (ENG) bt Michael Mattimore (ENG) 12-10, 11-5, 11-4 (27m)

Women's Qualifying Finals:
Qualifying finals:
Olivia Owens (ENG) bt Jasmin Kalar (ENG) 11-4, 3-11, 11-3, 11-2 (22m)
Isabel McCullough (ENG) bt Hayley Openshaw-Blower (ENG) 12-10, 13-11, 11-6 (26m)
Emily Coulcher-Porter (ENG) bt Annie Openshaw-Blower (ENG) 11-3, 11-0, 11-4 (17m)
Olivia Besant (ENG) bt Nia Seren Thomas (WAL) 11-6, 11-3, 9-11, 11-3 (23m)

Men's 1st Qualifying Round:
Perry Malik (ENG) bye
Dylan Roberts (ENG) bt Gbenga Adeyi (ENG) 3-11, 11-4, 11-2, 11-6 (30m)
Jake Sim-Baskar (ENG) bt Archie Turnbull (SCO) 11-7, 11-8, 12-10 (39m)
Heston Malik (ENG) bye
Ben Smith (ENG) bye
Ruudi Clarke (ENG) bt Matt Gregory (ENG) 10-12, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6
Michael Mattimore (ENG) bt Oliver Jones (WAL) 11-8, 11-9, 6-11, 11-2 (49m)
Noah Meredith (ENG) bye

Women's 1st Qualifying Round:
Jasmin Kalar (ENG) bye
Olivia Owens (ENG) bt Reka Kemecsei (ENG) 11-6, 10-12, 8-11, 11-7, 11-7 (35m)
Hayley Openshaw-Blower (ENG) bt Renata Colabella (ENG) 11-7, 11-9, 11-9 (25m)
Isabel McCullough (ENG) bye
Emily Coulcher-Porter (ENG) bye
Annie Openshaw-Blower (ENG) bt Sienna Hampshaw (ENG) 9-11, 11-4, 11-6, 11-6 (29m)
Nia Seren Thomas (WAL) bye
Olivia Besant (ENG) bye

The 2025 British National Squash Championships are set to return to St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club in Weybridge, England for a third successive year, taking place from the 26th to 30th August. The event will once again bring together the Britain's top talent as they battle for the prestigious men’s and women’s national titles.

Last year’s championships delivered a thrilling men’s final, with World No.4 and recently crowned PSA World Tour Finals Champion Joel Makin overcoming two-time British National Champion and former World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy in an 85-minute showdown. In the women’s tournament, England No.1 Georgina Kennedy captured her maiden British National Squash Championship title, defeating Sarah-Jane Perry in four hard-fought games.

Both Joel Makin and Georgina Kennedy are expected to return to defend their titles, alongside several notable challengers, including two-time British National Champion Jasmine Hutton, England No.1 and World No.5 Marwan ElShorbagy, Scottish No.1 Greg Lobban and former champion Tesni Murphy of Wales.

The 2025 British National Squash Championships will be staged at St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club in Weybridge, England from the 26th to 30th August.

UNSQUASHABLE will be represented at the 2025 British National Squash Championships by Nick Wall and Oliver Jones.

For the latest match updates as they happen and details of how to watch live, visit: psasquashtour.com

UNSQUASHABLE are expected to be represented at the 2025 British National Squash Championships by Nick Wall and Will Salter of England, Rory Stewart of Scotland and Owain Taylor and Oliver Jones of Wales.

2024 British National Squash Championships Results: InternationalSquashMagazine.com