WORLD TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Spanish No.1 Iker Pajares Bernabeu defeated Robertino Pezzota 11-5 11-6 8-11 11-6 in the final of the Copa de España Squash 2023 to claim one of Spain’s leading domestic titles at the Squash Santiago Club.In the semi-finals, the 3-time Spanish Champion and top seed for the tournament, was forced from fightback from losing the opening two games of his semi-final...

To attain peak performance on the squash court, squash players should consider the core training principles of overload, specificity, reversibility and variation.Overload:Elevating your fitness demands that you subject your body to greater stress. The principle of 'overload' triggers enduring adaptations, enabling your body to operate more efficiently when confronted with heightened performance expectations during subsequent training sessions and in competition.Overloading...

Before exploring the intricacies of a squash swing, let's be clear: there is no one-size-fits-all solution to hitting a squash ball effectively. Squash players might be accustomed to the conventional wisdom of having a cocked wrist and a racket held high, but it's time to explore the nuances. Whilst foundational skills are crucial, as players progress the game becomes more...

Quick and efficient movement is a key part of being a successful squash player. In this squash coaching and instruction article, we present three key training tips to help improve your movement on the squash court.Increase Your Power: In the sport of squash, raw speed takes a back seat to explosive acceleration. Power is your ally. Strengthen your base and...

Alfredo Avila delivered a knockout blow to the top-seeded Rory Stewart in the Scotsman’s attempt to win the Georgia Squash Open 2023 staged at the Concourse Athletic Club in Atlanta, USA.Entering the tournament on the heels of a victory at the Copa Mexico Temazcal just two weeks prior, his third PSA World Tour title in 2023, the Mexican now finds...

UNSQUASHABLE players Daniel Mekbib and Yannick Wilhelmi were both denied places in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Squash Federation QSF 3 Squash Championships 2023 following defeat to higher seeds on the all-glass show court at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha.Daniel Mekbib of the Czech Republic was beaten 11-4 11-8 11-4 by 2nd seed and defending champion...

Iker Pajares Bernabeu and Rory Stewart, the two remaining UNSQUASHABLE players to contest the 2nd round of the U.S. Squash Open presented by TRUIST, were both denied on the second day of the prestigious championships being staged at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia.Rory Stewart, who defeated Egyptian Yahya Elnawasany in his opening match was beaten by the...

Nick Wall has been named as the PSA Challenger Tour Player of the Month by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) for September, after winning the PSA Charlottesville Open, biggest title of his career to date.The 23-year-old Englishman endured a gruelling path on his way to victory in the PSA Challenger Tour 30 tournament. In his opening match against Christopher Gordon...

Ronald Palomino of Colombia continued his impressive comeback to the PSA World Tour with a runner-up place at the Copa Mexico Temazcal 2023 squash championships staged at the Squash Temazcal, Cocoyoc in Morelos, Mexico.The young Colombian, who recently joined UNSQUASHABLE following an enforced break from the PSA World Tour since November after sustaining an Achilles injury, produced a succession of...

For squash players who train hard and compete, the oft-repeated advice about the importance of warming up is nothing new. However, beyond the vague notion of injury prevention, the true significance of a warm-up remains elusive to many.A well-constructed warm-up will help you perform at your best by preparing you both mentally and physically you for the challenges ahead and...

Daniel Mekbib was denied a place in the quarter-finals of the Louisville Squash Open 2023 in Kentucky by 4th seed Faraz Khan of the USA.Following straight-game wins over Macéo Lévy and Christopher Gordon in the first two rounds, Daniel again showed impressive form to take the first game of his quarter-final, before the fourth seeded America eventually wrestled the initiative...

Rory Stewart was denied a place in the semi-finals of the 2023 Springfield Scottish Squash Open by Edmon Lopez of Spain at the Inverness Tennis and Squash Club.Lopez, the 2019 Scottish Open Champion, faced off against the top seeded Scot in a gruelling contest that saw the two players locked in fierce competition during the opening two games. The Spaniard...

Nick Wall was denied a place in the semi-finals of the PSA NASH Squash Cup 2023 by Curtis Malik who overcame his fellow Englishman 11-7 8-11 11-4 11-8 in a tough 50-minute encounter at the PSA NASH Cup 2023 being held at the London Squash & Fitness in Ontario, Canada.Professional Squash Association (PSA) NASH Cup 2023, London Squash & Fitness,...

Nick Wall defeated fellow Englishman Nathan Lake 11-8 12-14 11-4 11-6 in the final of the Charlottesville Squash Open 2023 to win his 13th Professional Squash Association career title.The young Englishman overcame his fellow countryman in a high-quality 48-minute final at the Boars Head Resort in Virginia, USA to secure the most significant victory of his career to date.Despite a...

Elevating your awareness of your breathing is critical to improving performance and creating better health and well-being with nasal breathing prioritised over mouth breathing.The nose connects to the diaphragm, while the mouth aligns with the chest. Notably, no medical textbook attributes breathing to the mouth. Nasal breathing targets the diaphragm, the primary respiratory muscle intertwined with emotions. Conversely, mouth breathing...

Rory Stewart and George Parker were both beaten in the 2nd round of the QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic being staged at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex.Following his 1st round win over fellow UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu, Rory Stewart of Scotland was beaten in straight games by Mohamed ElSherbini, while George Parker was denied 11-8 11-13 11-8 11-6...

Impressive wins by England’s Nick Wall over Nathan Lake and Omar Mosaad in the first two rounds of the Paris Squash 2023 saw him up against World No.2 Diego Elias of Peru for a place in the quarter-finals of his opening PSA World Tour event of the new season.Despite another impressive showing, Nick faced a formidable opponent at the top...

Daniel Mekbib of the Czech Republic reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 ESF European Individual Closed Squash Championships following straight-game wins over Radu Stefan Pena of Romania & Spain’s Bernat Jaume on the opening day of the championships staged at the Hasta La Vista Club in Wroclaw, Poland.In his 1st round match, Daniel defeated Radu Stefan 11-3 11-6 11-3, followed...