Moustafa Elsirty wins 2023 Madeira International Squash Open

Competing in his first PSA World Tour event since February, Moustafa Elsirty defeated Rui Soares 11-4 7-11 11-7 11-9 to win the 2023 Madeira International Squash Open staged at the Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

Moustafa Elsirty made a triumphant comeback to the PSA Tour, securing victory in over Rui Soares in the men’s final of the 2023 Madeira International Squash Open. In an impressive return after an absence since February, E Moustafa Elsirty dominated by eliminating the top seed Bernat Jaume and 3rd seed Ben Smith to secure his place in the final.

His opponent in the final was Portugal No.1 Rui Soares, who aimed to reverse his fortunes after finishing as the event's runner-up for the past two consecutive years. Notably, Rui Soares had previously tasted defeat against Moustafa Elsirty in the 2021 final of Madeira International Squash Open and sought redemption this time around.

The climactic battle witnessed Moustafa Elsirty asserting his dominance once more, sealing a 3-1 victory over the Portuguese No.1 in a 56-minute intense clash.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Madeira International Squash Open 2023, Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Final:
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [2] Rui Soares (POR) 11-4 7-11 11-7 11-9

UNSQUASHABLE player Moustafa Elsirty defeated 3rd seed Ben Smith of England 13-11 9-11 11-9 11-7 in 45 minutes to reach the final of the PSA Madeira International Squash Open 2023 being staged at the Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

The eighth seeded Egyptian, who is playing his first PSA World Tour event since March, will face Portugal No.1 Rui Soares in today’s final.

Moustafa Elsirty and Rui Soares are set to clash in the final of the 2023 Madeira International Squash Open, marking their second encounter in three years for the coveted title. Both emerged victorious in their semi-final matchups, paving the way for a thrilling face-off.

Rui Soares, aiming for redemption after his defeats in the 2021 final against Moustafa Elsirty and the subsequent loss to Balazs Farkas last year, eyes a breakthrough at the Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Funchal. The Portuguese No.1 anticipates a reversal of fortunes in this year's final, seeking to overturn the past outcomes in his favour.

Moustafa Elsirty, making a return to competitive action after nearly a year since his last PSA World Tour tournament in February, secured his place in the final by triumphing over England’s Ben Smith with a 3-1 semi-final victory. The Egyptian player’s resurgence sets the stage for an intriguing clash against Rui Soares, marking a pivotal moment in his comeback journey.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Madeira International Squash Open 2023, Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Semi-Finals:
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [3] Ben Smith (ENG) 13-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-7 (45m)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) bt [4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) 7-11, 11-7, 6-11, 11-4, 11-4 (64m)

Moustafa Elsirty defeated top seed Bernat Jaume of Spain 11-7 11-8 11-7 in the quarter-finals of the Madeira International Squash Open 2023 being staged at the Galo Active Health Club in Madeira, Portugal.

Moustafa Elsirty will play Ben Smith of England in the semi-finals after the Englishman overcame UNSQUASHABLE player Lwamba Chileshe of New Zealand 11-5 11-5 11-5 in a 33 minute quarter-final match.

Quarter-finals day at the Madeira International Squash Open 2023 saw top seed Bernat Jaume experience an unexpected exit.

Bernat Jaume suffered defeat at the hands of the 2021 titleholder, Moustafa Elsirty, who dominated the match with a commanding 3-0 victory in just 46 minutes. A convincing win propelled Moustafa Elsirty into the semi-finals, where he is set to clash against Ben Smith. Ben Smith secured his spot in the semis with an equally impressive 3-0 triumph over Lwamba Chileshe.

Joining Moustafa Elsirty in the semi-finals is the 2022 winner Rui Soares. Portugal No.1 Rui Soares experienced defeat against Moustafa Elsirty in the final of the 2021 Madeira International Squash Open.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Madeira International Squash Open 2023, Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Quarter-Finals:
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [1] Bernat Jaume (ESP) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (46m)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bt [7] Lwamba Chileshe (NZL) 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 (33m)
[4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) bt [6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) 14-12, 11-6, 4-11, 11-4 (46m)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) bt [9/16] Robin Gadola (SUI) 11-5, 11-9, 7-11, 11-6 (44m)

UNSQUASHABLE players Moustafa Elsirty and Lwamba Chileshe will both feature in the quarter-finals of the Madeira International Squash Open 2023 following impressive 2nd round victories at the Galo Active Health Club in Madeira, Portugal.

Seventh seed Lwamba Chileshe from New Zealand beat David Bernet of Switzerland 12-10 11-6 11-4 in 38 minutes and will play 3rd seed Ben Smith of England in the quarter-finals.

Moustafa Elsirty, making his first appearance on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour since February, will face top seed Bernat Jaume of Spain in the quarter-finals after defeating Alasdair Prott of Scotland 12-10 11-3 11-3 in 26 minutes.

The top seeded Spaniard denied UNSQUASHABLE player Brett Schille a place in the quarter-finals, beating the Canadia 11-7 11-6 3-11 11-7 in 42 minutes.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Madeira International Squash Open 2023, Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Quarter-Finals:
[1] Bernat Jaume (ESP) v [8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) v [7] Lwamba Chileshe (NZL)
[4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) v [6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) v [9/16] Robin Gadola (SUI)

2nd Round:
[1] Bernat Jaume (ESP) bt [9/16] Brett Schille (CAN) 11-7, 11-6, 3-11, 11-7 (42m)
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [9/16] Alasdair Prott (SCO) 12-10, 11-3, 11-3 (26m)
[7] Lwamba Chileshe (NZL) bt [9/16] David Bernet (SUI) 12-10, 11-6, 11-4 (38m)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bt [9/16] Darren Pragasam (MAS) 9-11, 11-7, 11-5, 7-11, 11-6 (51m)
[4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) bt [9/16] Elliott Morris Devred (WAL) 11-5, 15-13, 11-1 (37m)
[6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) bt Noah Meredith (ENG) 11-7, 5-11, 14-12, 11-5 (45m)
[9/16] Robin Gadola (SUI) bt [5] Christopher Gordon (USA) 10-12, 11-8, 11-6, 11-7 (48m)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) bt Omar Elkattan (EGY) 11-6, 11-6, 11-9 (32m)

Moustafa Elsirty will play Alasdair Prott of Scotland in the 2nd round of the Madeira International Squash Open 2023 being staged at the Galo Active Health Club in Madeira, Portugal.

Also competing for quarter-final places will be fellow UNSQUASHABLE players Lwamba Chileshe of New Zealand and Brett Schille of Canada.

Lwamba Chileshe will play David Bernet of Switzerland after receiving a 1st round bye, whilst Brett Schille will face top seed Bernat Jaume of Spain after defeating Wild Crad Jakub Pytlowany 11-3 9-11 11-6 11-7 in the 1st round.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Madeira International Squash Open 2023, Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
2nd Round:
[1] Bernat Jaume (ESP) v [9/16] Brett Schille (CAN)
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) v [9/16] Alasdair Prott (SCO)
[7] Lwamba Chileshe (NZL) v [9/16] David Bernet (SUI)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) v [9/16] Darren Pragasam (MAS)
[4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) v [9/16] Elliott Morris Devred (WAL)
[6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) v Noah Meredith (ENG)
[5] Christopher Gordon (USA) v [9/16] Robin Gadola (SUI)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) v Omar Elkattan (EGY)

1st Round:
[1] Bernat Jaume (ESP) bye
[9/16] Brett Schille (CAN) bt [WC] Jakub Pytlowany (POL) 11-3, 9-11, 11-6, 11-7 (40m)
[9/16] Alasdair Prott (SCO) bt Sebastiaan Hofman (NED) 11-5, 11-4, 11-3 (25m)
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bye
[7] Lwamba Chileshe (NZL) bye
[9/16] David Bernet (SUI) bt [WC] Pablo Quintana Estevez (ESP) 10-12, 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 (71m)
[9/16] Darren Pragasam (MAS) bt Theis Houlberg (DEN) 11-7, 11-0, 12-10 (25m)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bye
[4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) bye
[9/16] Elliott Morris Devred (WAL) bt Manu Paquemar (FRA) 11-5, 11-4, 11-4 (29m)
Noah Meredith (ENG) bt [9/16] Miguel Mathis (SUI) 12-10, 7-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-4 (55m)
[6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) bye
[5] Christopher Gordon (USA) bye
[9/16] Robin Gadola (SUI) bt Pascal Gomez (ESP) 11-4, 11-6, 2-11, 11-5 (42m)
Omar Elkattan (EGY) bt [9/16] Nilo Vidal (ESP) 10-12, 11-7, 8-11, 11-6, 11-9 (49m)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) bye

Moustafa Elsirty will make his long-waited return to the PSA World Tour at the Madeira International Squash Open 2023 to be staged at the Galo Active Health Club in Madeira, Portugal from the 22nd to 26th November.

UNSQUASHABLE players Also competing Brett Schille of Canada and Lwamba Chileshe will compete alongside Moustafa Elsirty.

Moustafa Elsirty & Lwamba Chileshe have both received byes in the opening round, whilst Brett Schille will face Wild Card Jakub Pytlowany of Poland.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Madeira International Squash Open 2023, Galo Active Health Club, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Bernat Jaume (ESP) bye
[9/16] Brett Schille (CAN) v [WC] Jakub Pytlowany (POL)
[9/16] Alasdair Prott (SCO) v Sebastiaan Hofman (NED)
[8] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bye
[7] Lwamba Chileshe (NZL) bye
[9/16] David Bernet (SUI) v [WC] Pablo Quintana Estevez (ESP)
[9/16] Darren Pragasam (MAS) v Theis Houlberg (DEN)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bye
[4] Mazen Gamal (EGY) bye
[9/16] Elliott Morris Devred (WAL) v Manu Paquemar (FRA)
[9/16] Miguel Mathis (SUI) v Noah Meredith (ENG)
[6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) bye
[5] Christopher Gordon (USA) bye
[9/16] Robin Gadola (SUI) v Pascal Gomez (ESP)
[9/16] Nilo Vidal (ESP) v Omar Elkattan (EGY)
[2] Rui Soares (POR) bye