Miguel Rodríguez: Oldest Man To Play A Major PSA Quarter-Final

UNSQUASHABLE player Miguel Rodriguez carved out another remarkable chapter in his illustrious career at the 2025 Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open, becoming the oldest man ever to reach the quarter-finals of a major PSA World Squash Tour event. His run in Hong Kong was defined by resilience, tactical intelligence and the trademark competitive fire that has long made him one of the sport’s most captivating figures.

Miguel's campaign began with a gritty five-game 6-11 11-9 11-5 10-12 11-1 victory over Mohamed ElSherbini, a match that showcased both his durability and his ability to raise his level under pressure. After falling behind early, the Colombian shifted gears in the second and third games, tightening his lines and injecting pace to seize control of the contest. Even when ElSherbini forced a decider with a tense finish in the fourth, Miguel responded emphatically, producing a fifth game masterclass that underlined his enduring physical and mental sharpness.

His second-round clash with Baptiste Masotti delivered another stirring comeback. Trailing by two games and facing an opponent in full flow, Miguel once again demonstrated the competitive stubbornness that has defined his career. He methodically rebuilt his game, found his targets, and turned the momentum with an authoritative third game. From there, he controlled the key exchanges, using his movement and court craft to drag Masotti into deeper rallies and ultimately completing a remarkable 89-minute 7-11 8-11 11-5 11-8 11-8 comeback victory. The win not only secured his place in the last eight but also reinforced his reputation as one of the PSA World Tour’s most tenacious competitors.

Although Miguel’s run came to an end against the in-form Youssef Ibrahim in the quarter-finals, his performance across the week remained a powerful statement. Fatigue from two marathon matches inevitably took its toll, yet the Colombian still produced passages of high-quality, inventive squash against a player more than a decade his junior. Even in defeat, he showed the agility, commitment and clarity of purpose that have defined his time on tour.

Reaching the quarter-finals in Hong Kong was more than a statistical milestone for Miguel Rodríguez - it was a reminder of his remarkable longevity and unwavering competitive spirit. At an age when most players have long stepped away from the biggest stages, he continues to compete with the hunger and physicality of someone at the height of their career. His achievement in Hong Kong stands as a tribute not only to his professionalism and athleticism but to his deep love of the sport.

For UNSQUASHABLE, and for squash fans worldwide, Miguel’s historic run offered a timely celebration of a player whose impact on the game continues to resonate. His campaign at the Milwaukee Hong Kong Open showed that, even deep into a storied career, the Colombian maestro remains capable of producing world-class squash on the sport’s most demanding stages.

The 2025 Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open was staged at Ocean Park, Hong Kong from the 1st to 7th December.

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