Paul Coll & Hania El Hammamy Crowned 2025 QTerminals Qatar Classic Champions

Paul Coll of New Zealand and Hania El Hammamy of Egypt claimed the 2025 QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic titles in Doha after delivering commanding victories over reigning World Champions Mostafa Asal and Nour ElSherbini on a thrilling finals night at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex.

For Paul Coll, the win marked a historic moment as he became the first New Zealander to lift the prestigious trophy. The 33-year-old produced a near-flawless performance to end a six-match losing streak against World No.1 Mostafa Asal, prevailing 11-9 6-11 11-8 11-5 to secure his 30th PSA title.

It was a fitting redemption for the Kiwi star, whose season has already seen dramatic highs and lows. After opening the campaign with victory at the London Squash Classic, Coll suffered one of the biggest upsets in PSA history when he was defeated by World No.252 Adam Hawal at the CIB Egyptian Squash Open. Yet, in Doha, he responded with trademark grit and tactical precision - stepping up on the volley, controlling the middle, and keeping Asal pinned deep in the court to finally capture a long-awaited title in Qatar.

Meanwhile, Hania Hania El Hammamy continued her perfect start to the season, defeating eight-time World Squash Champion and defending title-holder Nour ElSherbini in straight games to claim her second Qatar Squash Classic crown.

The World No.2, who lifted the CIB Egyptian Squash Open trophy last month, displayed superb composure to win 11-6 15-13 11-8 in a high-quality contest that mirrored last season’s World Championship final - only this time, it was El Hammamy who emerged victorious.

Her triumph not only avenged that previous defeat but also earned her 17th PSA title and her first Qatar Squash Classic victory since 2023, reinforcing her status as the in-form player on the women’s tour.

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2025 PSA QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic 2025, Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar
Men's Final:
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) bt [1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) 11-9, 6-11, 11-8, 11-5 (68m)

Women's Final:
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt [1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) 11-6, 15-13, 11-8 (41m)

Men's Semi-Finals:
[1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) 11-4, 11-6, 11-6 (42m)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) bt Jonah Bryant (ENG) 11-5, 11-3, 11-5 (35m)

Women's Semi-Finals:
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt [4] Amina Orfi (EGY) 11-9, 11-6, 11-7 (51m)
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) bt [6] Tinne Gilis (BEL) 11-6, 11-6, 12-10 (33m)

Men's Quarter-Finals:
[1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [7] Youssef Soliman (EGY) 11-8, 11-4, 12-10 (52m)
[9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt [9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) 11-9, 6-11, 11-5, 11-5 (50m)
Jonah Bryant (ENG) bt Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) 6-11, 11-7, 12-10, 9-11, 6-7 ret. (70m)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) bt Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) 11-8, 8-11, 10-12, 11-7, 11-8 (96m)

Women's Quarter-Finals:
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt [7] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) 11-7, 11-8, 11-6 (34m)
[4] Amina Orfi (EGY) bt Aira Azman (MAS) 11-4, 11-4, 11-9 (34m)
[6] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt [9/16] Farida Mohamed (EGY) 11-2, 11-8, 4-11, 11-6 (38m)
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) bt [9/16] Mélissa Alves (FRA) 11-13, 9-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 (54m)

UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu came within touching distance of one of the biggest wins of his career at the 2025 QTerminals Qatar Classic, only to be edged out in a nail-biting five-game contest by Egypt’s Mohamed Abouelghar at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha.

The Spanish No,1 and 5-time Spanish Squash Champion made an electric start, unsettling Abouelghar with aggressive, precise hitting to storm through the opening game 11-4. Although the Egyptian regrouped to take the next two games 11-5 11-6, Iker refused to let the momentum slip away. Demonstrating his trademark fighting spirit, the Spaniard levelled the match with a determined 11-7 fourth game, forcing a decider in front of an engaged Doha crowd.

The fifth game was a tense, high-quality affair, with both players exchanging punishing rallies and refusing to yield an inch. Iker saved multiple match balls and looked capable of completing a famous upset, but Abouelghar’s flair and composure ultimately carried him over the line 13-11 in one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament so far.

Despite the narrow defeat, Iker once again underlined his reputation as one of the PSA World Squash Tour’s most fearless competitors. His relentless attacking game and ability to rise to the occasion against higher-ranked opponents suggest that bigger breakthroughs are not far away.

Men's 2nd round:
[1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [9/16] Grégoire Marche (FRA) 11-5, 11-8, 11-5 (36m)
[7] Youssef Soliman (EGY) bt Declan James (ENG) 11-8, 11-4, 12-10 (52m)
[9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt Abhay Singh (IND) 11-13, 11-5, 9-11, 11-3, 11-3 (66m)
[9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt Curtis Malik (ENG) 11-8, 11-8, 12-10 (40m)
Jonah Bryant (ENG) bt [9/16] Mohamad Zakaria (EGY) 6-11, 16-14, 10-12, 11-9, 11-7 (109m)
Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) bt Sébastien Bonmalais (FRA)    8-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-7 (56m)
Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) bt Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) 4-11, 11-5, 11-6, 7-11, 13-11 (71m)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) bt [9/16] Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) 11-7, 11-4, 11-5 (57m) [9/16] Mohamad 

Women's 2nd Round:
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt [9/16] Jasmine Hutton (ENG) 8-11, 11-6, 11-2, 11-9 (47m)
[7] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) bt [9/16] Nele Gilis (BEL) 11-8, 11-5, 11-5 (34m)
Aira Azman (MAS) bt Zeina Mickawy (EGY) 11-8, 11-7, 13-11 (29m)
[4] Amina Orfi (EGY) bt Marina Stefanoni (USA) 11-3, 11-7, 11-3 (32m)
[9/16] Farida Mohamed (EGY) bt Mariam Metwally (EGY) 11-8, 7-11, 12-10, 11-8 (43m)
[6] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt [9/16] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) 11-3, 10-12, 11-13, 11-3, 11-7 (61m)
[9/16] Mélissa Alves (FRA) bt Aifa Azman (MAS) 9-11, 11-7, 7-11, 2-2 ret. (40m)
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) bt [WC] Nour Heikal (EGY) 8-11, 11-3, 11-3, 11-7 (35m)

UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu delivered the biggest shock of the opening day at the 2025 QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic with a stunning straight-games victory over sixth seed and former World No.1 Mohamed ElShorbagy.

The Spaniard produced one of the finest performances of his career to oust the Englishman 11-8 11-2 11-8 in just 39 minutes at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha. After edging the first game, Iker took full control of the match, overwhelming ElShorbagy with relentless pace and clinical finishing.

It was a statement win for Spanish No.1, underlining his growing presence on the PSA World Tour and setting up an intriguing second-round clash as he looks to build on the momentum from this landmark result.

Men's 1st Round:
[1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt Ramit Tandon (IND) 11-4, 11-7, 11-4 (34m)
[9/16] Grégoire Marche (FRA) bt [9/16] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) 11-5, 11-8, 11-7 (35m)
Declan James (ENG) bt Bernat Jaume (ESP) 11-9, 11-3, 7-11, 9-11, 11-4 (69m)
[7] Youssef Soliman (EGY) bt Greg Lobban (SCO) 11-2, 11-4, 11-1 (18m)
Abhay Singh (IND) bt [5] Karim Gawad (EGY) 11-6, 11-4, 1-11, 11-9 (41m)
[9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt [WC] Salem Al-Malki (QAT) 11-6, 11-3, 11-5 (24m)
Curtis Malik (ENG) bt Juan Vargas (COL) 8-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-6 (50m)
[9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt [4] Marwan ElShorbagy (ENG) 16-14, 11-7, 12-10 (47m)
[9/16] Mohamad Zakaria (EGY) bt [3] Joel Makin (WAL) 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 (67m)
Jonah Bryant (ENG) bt Nicolas Mueller (SUI) 12-10, 11-8, 11-7 (29m)
Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) bt [WC] Ali Al-Darwish (QAT) 11-4, 11-7, 11-3 (24m)
Sébastien Bonmalais (FRA) bt [8] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) 11-7, 2-0 ret. (12m)
Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) bt [6] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) 11-8, 11-2, 11-8 (39m)
Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) bt Raphael Kandra (GER) 11-3, 11-3, 11-3 (24m)
[9/16] Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) bt Mazen Hesham (EGY) 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 (24m)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) bt [9/16] Eain Yow Ng (MAS) 11-7, 11-8, 11-6 (60m)

Women's 1st Round:
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt Grace Gear (ENG) 11-6, 11-3, 11-7 (27m)
[9/16] Jasmine Hutton (ENG) bt [9/16] Nada Abbas (EGY) 11-9, 11-5, 10-12, 11-8 (41m)
[9/16] Nele Gilis (BEL) bt Georgia Adderley (SCO) 11-5, 13-11, 11-5 (51m)
[7] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) bt [WC] Nadine Shahin (EGY) 11-5, 11-7, 11-6 (20m)
Aira Azman (MAS) bt [5] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) 6-11, 13-15, 11-5, 13-11, 11-8 (54m)
Zeina Mickawy (EGY) bt [9/16] Rachel Arnold (MAS) 11-6, 11-3, 11-3 (19m)
Marina Stefanoni (USA) bt Hana Ramadan (EGY) 8-11, 11-3, 12-10, 11-8 (40m)
[4] Amina Orfi (EGY) bt Kenzy Ayman (EGY) 11-3, 11-4, 11-6 (31m)
[9/16] Farida Mohamed (EGY) bt [3] Olivia Weaver (USA) w/o
Mariam Metwally (EGY) bt Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY) 11-8, 7-11, 13-11, 11-9 (51m)
[9/16] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) bt Tesni Murphy (WAL) 8-11, 11-13, 11-9, 11-7, 12-10 (59m)
[6] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt Ka Yi Lee (HKG) 11-8, 11-2, 11-4 (23m)
[9/16] Mélissa Alves (FRA) bt [8] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) 11-9, 11-9, 5-11, 11-9 (45m)
Aifa Azman (MAS) bt Tomato Ho (HKG)    11-9, 5-11, 11-9, 11-8 (47m)
[WC] Nour Heikal (EGY) bt Hana Moataz (EGY) 9-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 (39m)
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) bt [9/16] Sana Ibrahim (EGY) 11-8, 11-8, 11-4 (29m)

The 22nd edition of the prestigious QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic was held at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha, bringing together 64 of the world’s leading players on the PSA World Tour.

The 2025 QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic will be staged at Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha from the 28th September to 4th October.

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UNSQUASHABLE will be represented at the 2025 QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic by Iker Pajares Bernabeu.

2024 QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic Information & Results: InternationalSquashMagazine.com