2023-24 CIB PSA World Championships to be staged in Egypt from 9th to 18th May.

The first of two days of second round matches at the CIB PSA World Squash Championships were staged at the Palm Hills Club in Cairo, Egypt.

UNSQUASHABLE players Iker Pajares Bernabeu and Rory Stewart were both denied further progress in the tournament following defeats to 3rd seed Diego Elias and 5th seed Karim Abdel Gawad.

Lucas Serme of France, who defeated compatriot Grégoire Marche in his opening match, will play sixth seed Mazen Hesham in his 2nd round match.

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 2nd Round:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bt Greg Lobban (SCO) 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 (34m)
Leandro Romiglio (ARG) bt Rui Soares (POR) 11-4, 11-5, 11-8 (35m)
[11] Victor Crouin (FRA) bt Simon Herbert (ENG) 7-11, 11-3, 13-11, 12-10 (46m)
[8] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt Addeen Idrakie (MAS) 11-1, 11-4, 11-7 (26m)
[5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bt Rory Stewart (SCO) 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 (28m)
Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) bt [14] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) 11-13, 11-8, 11-7, 3-11, 14-12 (83m)
[16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt Juan Camilo Vargas (COL) 10-12, 9-11, 11-5, 13-11, 13-11 (71m)
[3] Diego Elias (PER) bt Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) 11-4, 11-5, 11-4 (33m)

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 2nd Round:
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) bt Menna Hamed (EGY) 11-5, 11-3, 11-1 (19m)
[11] Amina Orfi (EGY) bt Tesni Murphy (WAL) 11-6, 11-4, 11-9 (44m)
[15] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) bt Cindy Merlo (SUI) 6-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-8 (27m)
[7] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt [WC] Amina El Rihany (EGY) 11-6, 11-6, 11-3 (23m)
[8] Olivia Weaver (USA) bt Marta Dominguez (ESP) 11-2, 11-3, 11-2 (24m)
[10] Salma Hany (EGY) bt Hana Ramadan (EGY) 11-5, 11-5, 3-11, 11-5 (33m)
Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) bt Chan Sin Yuk (HKG) 11-7, 9-11, 11-7, 11-9 (34m)
[4] Nele Gilis (BEL) bt Torrie Malik (ENG) 11-3, 11-7, 3-11, 11-7 (42m)

Day two of the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships saw the remaining 1st round matches being played at the Palm Hills Club in Cairo, Egypt, led by second seeds Paul Coll and Nouran Gohar.

UNSQUASHABLE player Lucas Serme of France, produced arguably the standout performance of the second day when he overcame compatriot Grégoire Marche 11-7 11-10 13-11 to progress to the 2nd round where he will face sixth seed Mazen Hesham.

Fellow UNSQUASHABLE players Iker Pajares Bernabeu and Rory Stewart will play third seed Diego Elias of Peru and fifth seed Karim Abdel Gaward in their respective second round matches.

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 2nd Round:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) v Greg Lobban (SCO)
Leandro Romiglio (ARG) v Rui Soares (POR)
[11] Victor Crouin (FRA) v Simon Herbert (ENG)
[8] Tarek Momen (EGY) v Addeen Idrakie (MAS)
[5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) v Rory Stewart (SCO)
[14] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) v Dimitri Steinmann (SUI)
[16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) v Juan Camilo Vargas (COL)
[3] Diego Elias (PER) v Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP)
[4] Mostafa Asal (EGY) v Nicolas Müller (SUI)
[10] Joel Makin (WAL) v Curtis Malik (ENG)
[12] Youssef Soliman (EGY) v Yahya Elnawasany (EGY)
[6] Mazen Hesham (EGY) v Lucas Serme (FRA)
[7] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) v Ramit Tandon (IND)
[9] Marwan ElShorbagy (ENG) v Fares Dessouky (EGY)
Eain Yow Ng (MAS) v Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) v Leonel Cardenas (MEX)

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 2nd Round:
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) v Menna Hamed (EGY)
[11] Amina Orfi (EGY) v Tesni Murphy (WAL)
[15] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) v Cindy Merlo (SUI)
[7] Tinne Gilis (BEL) v [WC] Amina El Rihany (EGY)
[8] Olivia Weaver (USA) v Marta Dominguez (ESP)
[10] Salma Hany (EGY) v Hana Ramadan (EGY)
Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) v Chan Sin Yuk (HKG)
[4] Nele Gilis (BEL) v Torrie Malik (ENG)
[3] Nouran Gohar (EGY) v Hana Moataz (EGY)
[12] Sabrina Sobhy (USA) v Kenzy Ayman (EGY)
[13] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) v Marie Stéphan (FRA)
[5] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) v Mariam Metwally (EGY)
[6] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) v Aira Azman (MAS)
[9] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) v Malak Khafagy (EGY)
[14] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) v Caroline Fouts (USA)
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) v Mélissa Alves (FRA)

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 1st Round:
[4] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt Bernat Jaume (ESP) 11-9, 11-8, 11-7 (42m)
Nicolas Müller (SUI) bt Hamza Khan (PAK) 11-9, 11-6, 5-11, 11-6 (39m)
Curtis Malik (ENG) bt Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) 11-5, 5-11, 11-3, 3-11, 12-10 (50m)
[10] Joel Makin (WAL) bt Raphael Kandra (GER) 11-4, 11-7, 11-6 (41m)
[12] Youssef Soliman (EGY) bt Omar Mosaad (EGY) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (54m)
Yahya Elnawasany (EGY) bt Joseph White (AUS) 14-16, 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 (50m)
Lucas Serme (FRA) bt Grégoire Marche (FRA) 11-7, 12-10, 13-11 (57m)
[6] Mazen Hesham (EGY) bt Farkas Balazs (HUN) 14-12, 11-5, 11-2 (31m)
[7] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) bt Martin Svec (CZE) 11-4, 11-4, 12-10 (28m)
Ramit Tandon (IND) bt Faraz Khan (USA) 11-1, 11-3, 11-3 (13m)
Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt David Baillargeon (CAN) 11-8, 11-7, 11-7 (34m)
[9] Marwan ElShorbagy (ENG) bt Auguste Dussourd (FRA) 11-2, 11-8, 11-9 (43m)
Eain Yow Ng (MAS) bt [13] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) 11-9, 11-8, 11-5 (40m)
Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt Spencer Lovejoy (USA) 11-5, 11-4, 11-7 (34m)
Leonel Cardenas (MEX) bt Cesar Salazar (MEX) 18-16, 11-9, 11-3 (52m)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) bt Tsz Kwan Lau (HKG) 11-1, 11-5, 11-5 (34m)

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 1st Round:
[3] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt Emilia Soini (FIN) 11-2, 11-2, 11-1 (30m)
Hana Moataz (EGY) bt Nadine Shahin (EGY) 11-4, 11-9, 10-12, 11-9 (36m)
Kenzy Ayman (EGY) bt Salma Eltayeb (EGY) 12-10, 6-11, 11-8, 2-11, 11-8 (42m)
[12] Sabrina Sobhy (USA) bt Alicia Mead (ENG) 11-7, 11-4, 11-6 (27m)
[13] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) bt Emily Whitlock (WAL) 14-12, 13-11, 11-8 (49m)
Marie Stéphan (FRA) bt Ainaa Amani (MAS) 10-12, 11-7, 12-10, 11-7 (42m)
Mariam Metwally (EGY) bt Zeina Mickawy (EGY) 11-5, 5-11, 11-8, 11-7 (45m)
[5] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bt Tomato Ho (HKG) 11-3, 11-4, 11-2 (21m)
[6] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) bt Rachel Arnold (MAS) 11-3, 11-5, 10-12, 11-5 (33m)
Aira Azman (MAS) bt Lowri Roberts (WAL) 11-8, 11-8, 10-12, 14-12 (35m)
Malak Khafagy (EGY) bt Grace Gear (ENG) 11-6, 11-4, 11-5 (22m)
[9] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) bt Tsz-Wing Tong (HKG) 11-9, 11-5, 11-7 (26m)
[14] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) bt Ineta Hopton (LAT) 11-6, 11-8, 11-8 (19m)
Caroline Fouts (USA) bt Nicole Bunyan (CAN) 11-9, 11-3, 6-11, 11-4 (46m)
Mélissa Alves (FRA) bt Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY) 11-5, 9-11, 11-2, 11-9 (40m)
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) bt Lucy Turmel (ENG) 11-4, 11-6, 11-5 (45m)

Defending champions Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini started their respective title defences at the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships with contrasting victories over Todd Harrity and Jessica Turnbull at the Palm Hills Club in Cairo, Egypt.

Whilst women’s top seed Nour ElSherbini defeated Jessica Turnbull of Australia 11-0 11-4 11-4 in just 19 minutes, men’s top seed Ali Farag was forced to come from behind to overcome UNSQUASHABLE player Todd Harrity 8-11 11-3 11-1 11-5 in 38 minutes.

Ali Farag, the reigning World No. 1, started his campaign to defend his title at the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships with a hard-fought victory over Todd Harrity of the United States. Despite an initial setback, Ali Farag showed his resilience as he rallied back from a game down to clinch the match.

The encounter kicked off with Todd Harrity dictating proceedings, swiftly establishing a commanding 6-0 lead in the first game. Ali Farag, familiar with Todd Harrity from their collegiate squash encounters in the USA, mounted a late surge but was unable to wrest control, conceding the opening game 8-11.

However, Ali Farag swiftly shifted gears in the subsequent games, asserting his dominance particularly in the front of the court. He squared the match by convincingly claiming the second game, losing only three points. In the third game, Ali Farag surged ahead, capitalising on a formidable 9-0 lead to seize control of the match.

Although Todd Harrity exhibited resilience in the early stages of the fourth game, Ali Farag demonstrated his championship pedigree, ultimately securing an 8-11 11-3 11-1 11-5 victory that sets up an intriguing second-round clash against Scotland's Greg Lobban.

Should Al Farag triumph in Cairo, he will surpass the illustrious Amr Shabana, cementing his status as one of the most decorated players in PSA World Championship history with five titles to his name.

UNSQUASHABLE player Spanish No.1 Iker Pajares Bernabeu defeated Tom Walsh of England 11-5 12-10 11-7 in 56 minutes to progress to the 2nd round of the CIB PSA World Squash Championships in Cairo, whilst Rory Stewart of Scotland overcame fellow UNSQUASHABLE player Yannick Wilhelmi 11-7 11-4 11-6 in their 1st round match.

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) v Todd Harrity (USA) ) 8-11, 11-3, 11-1, 11-5 (38m)
Greg Lobban (SCO) bt [WC] Mazen Gamal (EGY) 11-2, 11-4, 11-4 (28m)
Rui Soares (POR) bt Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) 11-8, 11-8, 5-11, 8-11, 11-8 (69m)
Leandro Romiglio (ARG) bt [15] Miguel Rodriguez (COL) 12-10, 11-7, 11-7 (57m)
[11] Victor Crouin (FRA) bt Andrew Douglas (USA) 11-7, 11-4, 10-12, 11-5 (50m)
Simon Herbert (ENG) bt Leung Chi Hin Henry (HKG) 11-8, 11-9, 12-10 (43m)
Addeen Idrakie (MAS) bt Karim El Hammamy (EGY) 11-6, 9-11, 8-11, 11-4, 11-9 (87m)
[8] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt George Parker (ENG) 11-3, 11-5, 11-6 (27m)
[5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bt Timothy Brownell (USA) 11-8, 11-3, 11-7 (29m)
Rory Stewart (SCO) bt Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) 11-7, 11-4, 11-6 (40m)
Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) bt Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) 11-4, 11-5, 6-11, 11-3 (40m)
[14] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bt Sébastien Bonmalais (FRA) 11-6, 9-11, 11-1, 15-13 (64m)
[16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt Shahjahan Khan (USA) 11-2, 11-9, 14-12 (38m)
Juan Camilo Vargas (COL) bt Ibrahim Elkabbani (EGY) 5-11, 12-10, 11-6, 8-11, 11-2 (68m)
Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) bt Tom Walsh (ENG) 11-5, 11-7, 12-10 (56m)

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 1st Round:
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) v Jessica Turnbull (AUS) 11-0, 11-4, 11-4 (19m)
Menna Hamed (EGY) bt Nardine Garas (EGY) 5-11, 9-11, 12-10, 11-9, 11-8 (51m)
Tesni Murphy (WAL) bt Énora Villard (FRA) 11-6, 11-4, 11-0 (22m)
[11] Amina Orfi (EGY) bt Ka Yi Lee (HKG) 11-7, 11-3, 11-6 (28m)
[15] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) bt Jasmine Hutton (ENG) 13-11, 7-11, 11-8, 11-8 (48m)
Cindy Merlo (SUI) bt Danielle Ray (CAN) 4-11, 11-7, 11-9, 12-14, 11-7 (46m)
[WC] Amina El Rihany (EGY) bt Millie Tomlinson (ENG) 11-13, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (46m)
[7] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt Aifa Azman (MAS) 11-4, 11-3, 11-2 (20m)
[8] Olivia Weaver (USA) bt Haya Ali (EGY) 11-4, 11-1, 11-1 (21m)
Marta Dominguez (ESP) bt Yiwen Chan (MAS) 11-7, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8 (40m)
Hana Ramadan (EGY) bt Alex Haydon (AUS) 11-6, 12-10, 11-5 (28m)
[10] Salma Hany (EGY) bt Hollie Naughton (CAN) 11-5, 11-4, 11-13, 9-11, 11-7 (60m)
Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) bt [16] Nada Abbas (EGY) 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 (30m)
Chan Sin Yuk (HKG) bt Georgia Adderley (SCO) 6-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 (48m)
Torrie Malik (ENG) bt Sana Ibrahim (EGY) 11-5, 5-11, 11-3, 11-5 (40m)
[4] Nele Gilis (BEL) bt Marina Stefanoni (USA) 11-7, 9-11, 11-4, 11-6 (61m)

The CIB PSA World Squash Championships starts today and whilst the sport’s most prestigious squash titles will feature 126 contenders.

The likely men’s world champion is expected to come from an elite group of squash players including Ali Farag, Paul Coll, Mostafa Asal, Diego Elias and Karim Abdel Gawad, whilst favourites for the women’s world championship title are Nour El Sherbini, Nouran Gohar, Hania El Hammamy and Nele Gilis.

Ali Farag has firmly established himself as a dominant force in the sport, mirroring the achievements of fellow Egyptian Nour ElSherbini. Over the past few years, Ali Farag has etched his name into the annals of squash history, clinching the prestigious World Squash Championships crown an impressive three consecutive times. With this feat, he now shares the illustrious company of Egyptian legend Amr Shabana, each boasting four world squash Championship titles to their name.

Ali Farag's recent performances have been nothing short of remarkable, exemplified by his remarkable 26-match winning streak at the championships. Eager to further solidify his legacy, the World No.1 sets his sights on extending this streak to 32 matches, a feat that would propel him into sole possession of third place in the esteemed all-time men's world squash champions list.

Astonishingly, Ali Farag has reached the final in an astounding 16 of his last 17 PSA World Tour events, a testament to his unparalleled skill and determination on the court, and stands poised to etch another chapter in his storied career, reaffirming his status as one of the sport's most formidable competitors.

With five PSA World Tour titles, including two PSA Platinum titles and two PSA Gold titles, New Zealand's Paul Coll is one of only two players to have overcome Ali Farag this season, securing victories in the U.S. Squash Open, Hong Kong Squash Open and Optasia Squash Championships.

Paul Coll attributes his resurgence to his collaboration with Australian squash legend and former World Champion Rodney Martin. The World No.2 acknowledges the profound impact of this partnership, revitalising his game and igniting fresh motivation within him. With the seasoned guidance of a former World Champion in his corner, Paul Coll sets his sights on fulfilling a lifelong ambition – clinching the coveted title himself. Paul Coll carries with him the determination to turn his childhood dream into reality, propelled by the expertise and support of his esteemed mentor.

Mostafa Asal, last year's top seed, faced defeat in the semi-final stage of the 2023 PSA World Squash Championships, succumbing to eventual champion Ali Farag in four intense games. Despite this setback, the 22-year-old enters the 2024 CIB PSA World Squash Championships as a formidable 3/4 seed.

While he experienced a somewhat lacklustre start to the 2023-2024 squash season, Mostafa Asal has since rediscovered his form at a crucial juncture. Impressively, he has advanced to the final in his last three PSA World Tour appearances, narrowly missing victory against Paul Coll at the London Squash Classic and Ali Farag at the El Gouna Squash International, with a notable triumph over the World No.1 at the Black Ball Squash Open in between.

The collaboration between Mostafa Asala with former World No.1 and UNSQUASHABLE ambassador James Willstrop appears to have yielded promising results. Embracing a more composed and calculated approach, Mostafa Asal transforms into a potent force on the court, presenting a formidable challenge to his opponents. With his home World Squash Championships, Asal Mostafa has emerged as a compelling contender, poised to make a significant impact with his refined strategy and unwavering determination.

Diego Elias, known as the 'Peruvian Puma', has faced a challenging 2023-2024 squash season marked by frustration. Despite clinching two PSA World Tour Silver level event titles, his campaign has been marred by disappointment, with four finals slipping from his grasp, all at the hands of World No.1 Ali Farag. This time last year, Diego Elias soared to the summit of the rankings, attaining the coveted title of World No.1. However, since relinquishing that position in June, he has struggled to reclaim his former glory.

Eager to stage a comeback, the 27-year-old is determined to conclude the season on a high note, setting his sights on achieving his best-ever finish at the PSA World Squash Championships. Seeded to face Karim Abdel Gawad in the quarter-finals, Diego Elias seeks redemption against the player who ousted him from the 2023 World Squash Championships at the same stage. Revenge serves as a powerful motivator for the Peruvian athlete, as he prepares to leave his mark on the tournament.

Eight years have passed since Karim Abdel Gawad etched his name into squash history with a triumphant world squash championship title victory, a pinnacle achievement in his illustrious career. His appearance in last year's final marked another memorable milestone. Despite a challenging setback, where he missed the majority of the 2022-2023 squash season due to injury, Karim Abdel Gawad has staged an impressive resurgence, reclaiming his position among the elite as World No.5.

Throughout the 2023-24 squash season, Karim Abdel Gawad's remarkable journey has been underscored by a string of notable victories, with three PSA World Tour titles to his name and four appearances in the semi-finals. His ascent to the top echelons of the sport is a testament to his unwavering determination and undeniable talent. Revered as 'The Baby-Faced Assassin', Karim Abdel Gawad is widely recognised for his exceptional skill and finesse, capable of outplaying any opponent on any given day.

As he sets his sights on the coveted PSA World Championship title once again, Karim Abdel Gawad understands the magnitude of the challenge ahead. To clinch a second PSA World Squash Championship crown, he must summon his utmost skill and determination, bringing his absolute best to the court. With his reputation as one of the PSA World Tour's most formidable players, Karim Abdel Gawad remains a formidable contender, poised to leave an indelible mark on the tournament.

Women’s World No.1 and reigning World Squash Champion Nour El Sherbini has made the PSA World Squash Championships her own over the past several years, reaching the final of the last eight PSA World Squash Championships, winning seven of those. The 28-year-old is a formidable force when these championships come around each year and will be hoping to draw level with Malaysian squash legend Nicol David on eight titles and with the more favourable draw of the ‘top three’, another Worlds final could be coming up for ‘The Warrior Princess’.

Nouran Gohar, a three-time runner-up, enters the this year’s PSA World Squash Championships with a fervent determination to seize her first-ever title, particularly on home turf. Affectionately known as 'The Terminator', Nouran Gohar has recently showed a resurgence in form following a challenging period of injury-induced absence. Her triumphant return was punctuated by a significant victory over Nour El Sherbini at the prestigious El Gouna Squash International, where she claimed the coveted title.

Hania El Hammamy, the current World No.3, has yet to progress beyond the semi-final stage in her World Championships career, having been thwarted by formidable opponents in previous years. In 2019, she fell short against Nour El Sherbini, and more recently, suffered a crushing defeat to Nouran Gohar in last year's tournament. The latter encounter likely left a significant mark, as Hania El Hammamy held match balls but failed to convert them, a missed opportunity that undoubtedly lingers in her memory.

Fresh from leading Belgium to an historic triumph at the 2024 European Team Squash Championships, Nele Gilis steps onto the world stage at her highest seeding yet, positioned at No.4. This marks a significant ascent from her placement in the 2023 PSA World Squash Championships, where she reached her maiden quarter-final. Despite encountering setbacks since the turn of the year, Nele Gilis remains steadfast in her approach, maintaining an unwavering intensity towards her game.

UNSQUASHABLE will be represented at the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships by Iker Pajares Bernabeu Lucas Serme Rory Stewart Yannick Wilhelmi and Todd Harrity

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) v Todd Harrity (USA)
Nicolas Müller (SUI) v [WC] Mazen Gamal (EGY)
Rui Soares (POR) v Moustafa El Sirty (EGY)
[15] Miguel Rodriguez (COL) v Leandro Romiglio (ARG)
[11] Victor Crouin (FRA) v Andrew Douglas (USA)
Leung Chi Hin Henry (HKG) v Simon Herbert (ENG)
Karim El Hammamy (EGY) v Addeen Idrakie (MAS)
[8] Tarek Momen (EGY) v George Parker (ENG)
[5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) v Timothy Brownell (USA)
Rory Stewart (SCO) v Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI)
Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) v Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY)
[14] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) v Sébastien Bonmalais (FRA)
[16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) v Shahjahan Khan (USA)
Ibrahim Elkabbani (EGY) v Juan Camilo Vargas (COL)
Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) v Tom Walsh (ENG)
[3] Diego Elias (PER) v Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT)
[4] Mostafa Asal (EGY) v Bernat Jaume (ESP)
Nicolas Müller (SUI) v Hamza Khan (PAK)
Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) v Curtis Malik (ENG)
[10] Joel Makin (WAL) v Raphael Kandra (GER)
[12] Youssef Soliman (EGY) v Omar Mosaad (EGY)
Yahya Elnawasany (EGY) v Joseph White (AUS)
Grégoire Marche (FRA) v Lucas Serme (FRA)
[6] Mazen Hesham (EGY) v Farkas Balazs (HUN)
[7] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) v Martin Svec (CZE)
Ramit Tandon (IND) v Faraz Khan (USA)
Fares Dessouky (EGY) v David Baillargeon (CAN)
[9] Marwan ElShorbagy (ENG) v Auguste Dussourd (FRA)
[13] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) v Eain Yow Ng (MAS)
Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) v Spencer Lovejoy (USA)
Leonel Cardenas (MEX) v Cesar Salazar (MEX)
[2] Paul Coll (NZL) v Tsz Kwan Lau (HKG)

2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship 2024, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 1st Round:
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) v Jessica Turnbull (AUS)
Menna Hamed (EGY) v Nardine Garas (EGY)
Tesni Murphy (WAL) v Énora Villard (FRA)
[11] Amina Orfi (EGY) v Ka Yi Lee (HKG)
[15] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) v Jasmine Hutton (ENG)
Danielle Ray (CAN) v Cindy Merlo (SUI)
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) v [WC] Amina El Rihany (EGY)
[7] Tinne Gilis (BEL) v Aifa Azman (MAS)
[8] Olivia Weaver (USA) v Haya Ali (EGY)
Marta Dominguez (ESP) v Yiwen Chan (MAS)
Hana Ramadan (EGY) v Alex Haydon (AUS)
[10] Salma Hany (EGY) v Hollie Naughton (CAN)
[16] Nada Abbas (EGY) v Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY)
Georgia Adderley (SCO) v Chan Sin Yuk (HKG)
Sana Ibrahim (EGY) v Torrie Malik (ENG)
[4] Nele Gilis (BEL) v Marina Stefanoni (USA)
[3] Nouran Gohar (EGY) v Emilia Soini (FIN)
Hana Moataz (EGY) v Nadine Shahin (EGY)
Kenzy Ayman (EGY) v Salma Eltayeb (EGY)
[12] Sabrina Sobhy (USA) v Alicia Mead (ENG)
[13] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) v Emily Whitlock (WAL)
Marie Stéphan (FRA) v Ainaa Amani (MAS)
Mariam Metwally (EGY) v Zeina Mickawy (EGY)
[5] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) v Tomato Ho (HKG)
[6] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) v Rachel Arnold (MAS)
Aira Azman (MAS) v Lowri Roberts (WAL)
Malak Khafagy (EGY) v Grace Gear (ENG)
[9] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) v Tsz-Wing Tong (HKG)
[14] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) v Ineta Hopton (LAT)
Nicole Bunyan (CAN) v Caroline Fouts (USA)
Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY) v Mélissa Alves (FRA)
[2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY) v Lucy Turmel (ENG)

As anticipation mounts for the imminent 2023-24 CIB (PSA) World Squash Championships, a retrospective glance at last year's tournament serves to stoke the fervour surrounding the pinnacle event of the PSA World Tour calendar. The narrative of the 2022-23 PSA World Squash Championships brimmed with promise, as the sport's elite prepared to collide in pursuit of glory on the hallowed courts of Chicago.

Returning to the vibrant city of Chicago, USA, the 2022-23 edition of the PSA World Squash Championships attracted a formidable field of 128 players, each harbouring aspirations of immortalising their names on the prestigious trophies.

In the men's championship, the top seed was the prodigious 21-year-old Mostafa Asal, who ascended to the pinnacle of the sport as World No.1 in January 2023, eagerly vying for his inaugural World Squash Championship triumph. However, Mostafa Asal faced formidable competition, notably from the resurgent Ali Farag, a three-time World Squash Champion whose return from injury was underlined by a triumph at the British Squash Open. Adding to the intrigue were leading contenders Diego Elias and Mohamed ElShorbagy, both determined to stake their claim for the coveted title.

In the women’s championship, Nouran Gohar assumed the top seeding, seemingly poised to clinch her maiden World Squash Championship title. Anticipated was a titanic clash with the indomitable Nour ElSherbini, a six-time World Squash Champion affectionately dubbed the 'Warrior Princess', who entered the fray as the No.2 seed. Not to be overlooked was the threat posed by Hania El Hammamy, whose prowess rendered her a formidable adversary capable of upsetting the established hierarchy on any given day.

1st Round:
In the exclusive realm of the PSA World Squash Championships, where every player takes to the court from the onset, the inaugural day unfolds into a whirlwind of action as all 128 contenders vie for progression to the next round.

Scotland's Greg Lobban emerged as an early standout in the men's championship, securing a notable victory by dispatching Swiss No.1 and World No.14 Nicolas Mueller in straight games. Meanwhile, in the women's championship, the spotlight fell on Egyptian prodigy Amina Orfi, who, at the tender age of 15, earned a coveted invite from the Professional Squash Association (PSA) for her triumph at the World Junior Squash Championships. Displaying remarkable poise, Amina Orfi seized the opportunity with aplomb, triumphing over Latvia's Ineta Hopton to advance to the second round.

Amidst the fervour and intensity of the opening day's proceedings, the performances of Greg Lobban and Amina Orfi served as compelling narratives to the world’s most prestigious squash championships.

2nd Round:
Whilst the second round was largely devoid of surprises, the women's event witnessed a singular upset, spearheaded by the youthful sensation Amina Orfi. Facing off against the seasoned American player Olivia Clyne, the audacious approach and trademark Egyptian aggression propelled Amina Orfi to a four game victory in a brisk 46-minute encounter. This triumph not only secured her passage into the last sixteen but also etched her name in the annals of squash history as the youngest woman ever to achieve such a feat at the World Squash Championships. A formidable challenge awaited Amina Orfi in the form of No.3 seed Hania El Hammamy, promising a clash brimming with anticipation.

In the men's draw, the standout result of the round emanated from the squash racket of Egyptian contender Aly Abou Eleinen. Despite his status as the World No.32 and a debutant at the World Squash Championships, Aly Abou Eleinen showed nerves of steel in a scintillating performance that saw him vanquish the No.8 seed Victor Crouin of France.

Further seeding upsets ensued, courtesy of Mohamed Abouelghar and Nathan Lake. Mohamed Abouelghar delivered a captivating display to overcome compatriot and No.10 seed Fares Dessouky in a riveting four-game tussle, while Nathan Lake, buoyed by hometown support in Chicago, orchestrated a spirited upset by dismantling No.15 seed Gregoire Marche in a 51-minute spectacle.

3rd Round:
Day three of the 2022-23 PSA World Squash Championships witnessed a titanic showdown between top seed Mostafa Asal and Joel Makin of Wales, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry. With their previous encounters evenly poised at three wins apiece, anticipation was high. Ultimately, it was the No.1 seed who emerged victorious, prevailing in a gruelling 85-minute battle. Makin displayed resilience by clawing back to trail 2-1, but the 'Raging Bull' asserted his dominance in the fourth game, securing an 11-5 triumph. Meanwhile, Egyptian stalwart Karim Abdel Gawad showed his peak form, dispatching No.6 seed Marwan ElShorbagy to secure a berth in the quarter-finals. In a nail-biting encounter, No.2 seed Diego Elias narrowly averted an early exit, edging past India's Saurav Ghosal in a fifth-game thriller, with a tense 12-10 finish.

The highly anticipated clash between Nele Gilis and Olivia Weaver lived up to its billing, offering a compelling spectacle of attritional squash. With a coveted spot in the quarter-finals at stake, the match unfolded as a tense and gritty affair, culminating in a marathon 94-minute battle. Ultimately, it was Belgium who emerged triumphant, securing representation in the last eight. Another European contender, England's Georgina Kennedy, defied the odds to upset the seedings, delivering a commanding 3-0 victory over Rowan Elaraby to secure her passage into the next round.

The remarkable run of teenage sensation Amina Orfi came to an end in round three, but not without a valiant fight. Despite trailing 2-0 against No.3 seed Hania El Hammamy, the 15-year-old showed her tenacity by rallying back to level the score at two games apiece, tantalisingly close to a quarter-final berth. However, composure and class of Hania El Hammamy proved decisive as she maintained her poise to edge ahead on the scoreboard, eventually sealing the game 11-9 to advance to the next stage.

Quarter Finals:
2016 World Squash Champion Karim Abdel Gawad continued to dazzle in the quarter-finals, extending his fine form with another upset by defeating No.2 seed Diego Elias in straight sets. Karim Abdel Gawad capitalised on the Peruvian's recent wavering performance, seizing control of the match from the outset. While the Egyptian claimed a straightforward opening game, subsequent battles ensued, with Karim Abdel Gawad showing his resilience to clinch the next two games in tightly contested tiebreaks, 13-11 and 14-12. His victory secured a coveted spot in yet another World Squash Championships semi-final, further cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with.

In a thrilling display of Egyptian dominance, Mostafa Asal and Mohamed ElShorbagy were pushed to their limits by compatriots Mazen Hesham and Tarek Momen, respectively. Despite facing formidable challenges, both higher-seeded players exhibited their mettle, ultimately prevailing in gruelling five-game encounters. Joining them in the semi-final fray was Ali Farag, who clinched victory in four games over New Zealand's Paul Coll, completing the star-studded line-up.

Meanwhile, in the women's quarter-finals, the top seeds asserted their supremacy, securing straight-game victories. Nouran Gohar and Nour El Sherbini displayed their class by overcoming Nour El Tayeb and Georgina Kennedy, respectively, while Hania El Hammamy dashed hopes of a home triumph by dispatching Amanda Sobhy. No.4 seed Joelle King also made her mark, securing her maiden World Squash Championships semi-final berth with a commanding performance against Nele Gilis.

Semi-Finals:
The semi-finals unveiled a spectacular lineup, with the opening clash between Nouran Gohar and Hania El Hammamy reignited their fierce rivalry, captivating the Chicago crowd with yet another epic encounter. Despite Nouran Gohar edging ahead 2-1 in the closely contested battle, a spirited resurgence from Hania El Hammamy forced the match into a thrilling fifth game, much to the delight of the spectators. With tensions palpable as the game entered the tiebreak, it was Nouran Gohar who exhibited nerves of steel, clinching a nail-biting victory with a 14-12 scoreline to secure her berth in another World Squash Championships final. Meanwhile, the six-time champion Nour El Sherbini exhibited her trademark dominance, dispatching first-time semi-finalist Joelle King in four games to advance to her seventh consecutive final.

In the men's draw, the clash between top seed Mostafa Asal and defending champion Ali Farag unfolded as a highly anticipated encounter, marking their 16th meeting on the PSA World Tour. Despite the valiant efforts of Mostafa Asal, it was the strategic prowess of Ai Farag that proved insurmountable, as he dictated play with precision and finesse. Despite a brief resurgence from Mostafa Asal in the third game, Ali Farag ultimately powered to victory, sealing the match with an 11-2 triumph in the fourth game. His opponent in the final would be the 2016 champion Karim Abdel Gawad, who replicated his semi-final triumph from that year by overcoming Mohamed ElShorbagy in a captivating five-game duel. Despite trailing 2-1, the strategic acumen of Karim Abdel Gawad proved decisive, as he orchestrated a remarkable comeback to clinch victory and secure his place in the final showdown.

Finals:
In the pursuit of her maiden World Squash Championship title, Nouran Gohar faced a formidable challenge in her compatriot and longstanding rival Nour El Sherbini. The near-invulnerability of Nour El Sherbini in the tournament over the past seven years, having lost only one match in 2017 and clinched the title six times, the task ahead was daunting. The defending champion left no room for doubt as she controlled proceedings from start to finish, securing victory with a commanding 11-4 11-6 12-10 victory to clinch a historic seventh World Squash Championship trophy.

In the men's final, a similar narrative unfolded as defending champion Ali Farag sought to extend his remarkable unbeaten streak in the World Squash Championships. With three consecutive titles under his belt, Ali Farag aimed to join the ranks of legendary compatriot Amr Shabana. Despite signs of fatigue apparent in his opponent Karim Abdel Gawad, the defending champion remained resolute and composed, exhibiting his trademark professionalism as he executed flawlessly to claim his fourth title.

The upcoming 2023-2024 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championships are set to return to Cairo, marking the most prestigious event on the PSA World Tour squash calendar. Scheduled between 9th to 18th May, this year’s world squash championships will once again showcase the dominance of Egyptian players, particularly Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini, the defending champions in the men’s and women’s championships respectively.

The PSA World Squash Championships has a distinguished and rich history since its inception in 1976, with the inaugural Men’s World Squash Championship held in London, coinciding with the launch of the Women’s World Squash Championship in Brisbane, Australia, won by the iconic Heather McKay.

Over the years, the World Squash Championship has traversed the globe, hosted by various nations including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Hong Kong, and Germany. Notably, Australian great Geoff Hunt clinched the first men’s title, initiating a period of Pakistani dominance spearheaded by UNSQUASHABLE Ambassador Jahangir Khan, who was crowned Men’s World Squash Champion six times in his record breaking career, and compatriot Jansher Khan.

Australian and English players have left an indelible mark on the Women’s World Squash Championships, with notable champions like Martine Le Moignan and Susan Devoy. However, it was the era of Australians Michelle Martin, Sarah Fitz-Gerald and Nicol David of Malaysia that defined the 90s and early 2000s, until England’s Laura Massaro and Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini emerged as formidable contenders.

The rise to prominence of Nour El Sherbini, becoming the youngest Women’s World Squash Champion at just 20 years-of-age, underscores the tournament's legacy of showcasing prodigious talent. Her subsequent dominance, alongside male counterparts such as Ali Farag, Karim Abdel Gawad, Ramy Ashour, Mohamed ElShorbagy and Tarek Momen, epitomises the tournament's fiercely competitive spirit.

The 2023-2024 CIB PSA World Squash Championships promises enthralling matches, with the Palm Hills courts serving as the initial battleground before action intensifies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation during the quarter-finals onwards.

Men's World Squash Championhsips, Previous Winners:
2022-2023 Ali Farag (EGY)
2021-2022 Ali Farag (EGY)
2020-2021 Ali Farag (EGY)
2019-2020 Tarek Momen (EGY)
2018-2019 Ali Farag (EGY)
2017 Mohamed ElShorbagy (EGY)
2016 Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY)
2015 Gregory Gaultier (FRA)
2014 Ramy Ashour (EGY)
2013 Nick Matthew (ENG)
2012 Ramy Ashour (ENG)
2011 Nick Matthew (ENG)
2010 Nick Matthew (ENG)
2009 Amr Shabana (EGY)
2008 Ramy Ashour (EGY)
2007 Amr Shabana (EGY)
2006 David Palmer (AUS)
2005 Amr Shabana (EGY)
2004 Thierry Lincou (FRA)
2003 Amr Shabana (EGY)
2002 David Palmer (AUS)
2001 No competition
2000 No competition
1999 Peter Nicol (SCO)
1998 Jonathon Power (CAN)
1997 Rodney Eyles (AUS)
1996 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1995 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1994 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1993 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1992 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1991 Rodney Martin (AUS)
1990 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1989 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1988 Jahangir Khan (PAK)
1987 Jansher Khan (PAK)
1986 Ross Norman (NZL)
1985 Jahangir Khan (PAK)
1984 Jahangir Khan (PAK)
1983 Jahangir Khan (PAK)
1982 Jahangir Khan (PAK)
1981 Jahangir Khan (PAK)
1980 Geoff Hunt (AUS)
1979 Geoff Hunt (AUS)
1978 No competition
1977 Geoff Hunt (AUS)
1976 Geoff Hunt (AUS)

Women's World Squash Championhsips, Previous Winners:
2022-2023 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2021-2022 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2020-2021 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2019-2020 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2018-2019 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2017 Raneem El Welily (EGY)
2016 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2015 Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
2014 Nicol David (MAS)
2013 Laura Massaro (ENG)
2012 Nicol David (MAS)
2011 Nicol David (MAS)
2010 Nicol David (MAS)
2009 Nicol David (MAS)
2008 Nicol David (MAS)
2007 Rachael Grinham (AUS)
2006 Nicol David (MAS)
2005 Nicol David (MAS)
2004 Vanessa Atkinson (NED)
2003 Carol Owens (NZL)
2002 Sarah Fitz-Gerald (AUS)
2001 Sarah Fitz-Gerald (AUS)
2000 Carol Owens (AUS)
1999 Cassie Campion (ENG)
1998 Sarah Fitz-Gerald (AUS)
1997 Sarah Fitz-Gerald (AUS)
1996 Sarah Fitz-Gerald (AUS)
1995 Michelle Martin (AUS)
1994 Michelle Martin (AUS)
1993 Michelle Martin (AUS)
1992 Susan Devoy (NZL)
1991 No competition
1990 Susan Devoy (NZL)
1989 Martine Le Moignan (ENG)
1988 No competition
1987 Susan Devoy (NZL)
1986 No competition
1985 Susan Devoy (NZL)
1984 No competition
1983 Vicki Cardwell (AUS)
1982 No competition
1981 Rhonda Thorne (AUS)
1980 No competition
1979 Heather McKay (AUS)
1978 No competition
1977 No competition
1976 Heather McKay (AUS)

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have released the draws for the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships which will be headed by the reigning World No.1’s Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini as the marquee attractions. Scheduled to unfold from the 9th to 18th May in Cairo, Egypt, this prestigious event promises a riveting display of world-class squash.

A state-of-the-art glass show court will grace the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation from the third round onwards, a venue that holds significance as the site of Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini's triumphs in 2022. Meanwhile, the Palm Hills Club in 6th of October city will host the opening two rounds and selected third round matches, equipped with its own glass court.

Men's top seed Ali Farag arrives in formidable form, having reached the final in all 10 PSA World Tour events he's contested this squash season, clinching six titles along the way. His dominance extends to the World Squash  Championships, where he hasn't tasted defeat since 2017, boasting an impressive 24-match win streak. Ali Farag kicks off his campaign against UNSQUASHABLE player Todd Harrity of the USA.

Second seed Paul Coll from New Zealand seeks to fulfil his childhood dream of World Squash Championship glory. Having beaten Ali Farag three times this season, Paul Coll enters the tournament brimming with confidence. His opening match pits him against Hong Kong's Tsz Kwan Lau.

World No.3 Diego Elias of Peru aims to surpass his quarter-final barrier in previous World Squash Championships. With a potential rematch against Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad looming, Diego Elias seeks redemption for last year's defeat. He commences his journey against the dynamic Abdulla Al-Tamimi of Qatar.

Mostafa Asal, the fourth-ranked player and recent Black Ball Squash Open Champion, eyes further success on home turf. With three PSA World Tour Finals titles already to his name in Egypt, Mostafa Asal aims to add the World Squash Championship crown to his collection, commencing his quest against Spain's Bernat Jaume.

In the 5/8 seed bracket, former World Squash Champions Mohamed ElShorbagy, Karim Abdel Gawad and Tarek Momen harbour aspirations of reclaiming the prestigious title. Mohamed ElShorbagy, in particular, seeks to overcome Paul Coll in the quarter-finals to bolster his title bid.

In the women's draw, top seed Nour El Sherbini commands unparalleled dominance, having triumphed in six out of the last seven World Squash Championships. Facing Australia's Jessica Turnbull in her opener, Nour El Sherbini eyes a record-equalling eighth title, drawing level with the legendary Nicol David.

Egypt's Hania El Hammamy, seeded second, eyes her maiden World Squash Championship final, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Nour El Sherbini in the final. Meanwhile, Nouran Gohar, seeded third, seeks redemption after injury setbacks, also aiming to challenge the supremacy of Nour El Sherbini having recently defeated her in the final of the PSA El Gouna International Squash Open.

Belgium's Nele Gilis enters as the fourth seed, determined to translate her elevated ranking into a strong showing. With pressure mounting, Nele Gilis aims to make her mark on the grandest stage in squash.

The 5/8 seeds, including Nour El Tayeb, Georgina Kennedy, Tinne Gilis and Olivia Weaver bring their own narratives to the tournament, each with aspirations of advancing deep into the women’s draw.

UNSQUASHABLE will be represented at this year's 2023-24 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championships by Todd Harrity, Rory Stewart, Yannick Wilhelmi, Nick Wall, Iker Pajares Bernabeu and Lucas Serme.

2023-24 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Men’s Draw:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) v Todd Harrity (USA)
Greg Lobban (SCO) v Wildcard
Adrian Waller (ENG) v Moustafa Elsirty (EGY)
Leandro Romiglio (ARG) v [15] Miguel Rodriguez (COL)
[11] Victor Crouin (FRA) v Andrew Douglas (USA)
Simon Herbert (ENG) v Leung Chi Hin Henry (HKG)
Karim El Hammamy (EGY) v Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN)
George Parker (ENG) v [8] Tarek Momen (EGY)
[5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) v Timothy Brownell (USA)
Rory Stewart (SCO) v Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI)
Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) v Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY)
Sebastien Bonmalais (FRA) v [14] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY)
[16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) v Shahjahan Khan (USA)
Nick Wall (ENG) v Juan Camilo Vargas (COL)
Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) v Nathan Lake (ENG)
Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) v [3] Diego Elias (PER)
[4] Mostafa Asal (EGY) v Bernat Jaume (ESP)
Nicolas Mueller (SUI) v [I] Hamza Khan (PAK)
Curtis Malik (ENG) v Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY)
Raphael Kandra (GER) v [10] Joel Makin (WAL)
[12] Youssef Soliman (EGY) v Omar Mosaad (EGY)
Yahya Elnawasany (EGY) v Joseph White (AUS)
Gregoire Marche (FRA) v Lucas Serme (FRA)
Farkas Balazs (HUN) v [6] Mazen Hesham (EGY)
[7] Mohamed Elshorbagy (ENG) v Martin Svec (CZE)
Ramit Tandon (IND) v Faraz Khan (USA)
David Baillargeon (CAN) v Fares Dessouky (EGY)
Auguste Dussourd (FRA) v [9] Marwan Elshorbagy (ENG)
[13] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) v Eain Yow Ng (MAS)
Patrick Rooney (ENG) v Spencer Lovejoy (USA)
Cesar Salazar (MEX) v Leonel Cardenas (MEX)
Tsz Kwan Lau (HKG) v [2] Paul Coll (NZL)
 
2023-24 CIB Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship
Women’s Draw:
[1] Nour ElSherbini (EGY) v Jessica Turnbull (AUS)
Nada Abbas (EGY) v Nardine Garas (EGY)
Tesni Murphy (WAL) v Enora Villard (FRA)
Ka Yi Lee (HKG) v [11] Amina Orfi (EGY)
[16] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) v Jasmine Hutton (ENG)  
Lucy Beecroft (ENG) v Cindy Merlo (SUI)
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) v Wildcard
Aifa Azman (MAS) v [7] Tinne Gilis (BEL)
[8] Olivia Weaver (USA) v Haya Ali (EGY)
Katie Malliff (ENG) v Yiwen Chan (MAS)
Hana Ramadan (EGY) v Alex Haydon (AUS)
Hollie Naughton (CAN) v [10] Salma Hany (EGY)
[13] Joelle King (NZL) v Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY)
Georgia Adderley (SCO) v Chan Sin Yuk (HKG)
Torrie Malik (ENG) v Sana Ibrahim (EGY)
Marina Stefanoni (USA) v [4] Nele Gilis (BEL)
[3] Nouran Gohar (EGY) v Emilia Soini (FIN)
Hana Moataz (EGY) v Nadine Shahin (EGY)
Kenzy Ayman (EGY) v Salma Eltayeb (EGY)
Alicia Mead (ENG) v [12] Sabrina Sobhy (USA)
[14] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) v Emily Whitlock (WAL)
Ainaa Amani (MAS) v Marie Stephan (FRA)
Mariam Metwally (EGY) v Zeina Mickawy (EGY)
Tomato Ho (HKG) v [5] Nour El Tayeb (EGY)
[6] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) v Rachel Arnold (MAS)
Aira Azman (MAS) v Marta Dominguez (ESP)
Malak Khafagy (EGY) v Grace Gear (ENG)
Tsz-Wing Tong (HKG) v [9] Rowan Elaraby (EGY)
[15] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) v Ineta Hopton (LAT)
Nicole Bunyan (CAN) v Caroline Fouts (USA)
Melissa Alves (FRA) v Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY)
Lucy Turmel (ENG) v [2] Hania El Hammamy (EGY)

Spencer Lovejoy and Caroline Fouts of the USA claimed coveted berths in the upcoming Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championships following wins in the respective men’s and women’s draws at the Pan American Qualifying event held in Maryland, USA.

The men's final saw top seed Spencer Lovejoy defeat fifth seed Alejandro Enriquez of Guatemala 13-11 11-5 11-4 in 36 minutes. The American clinched a tight opening game 13-11 in a tense tiebreak and in the ensuing games, demonstrated his superiority to eventually overwhelm Alejandro Enriquez with a barrage of attacks and strategic plays, ultimately sealing victory by winning the second and third games 11-5 and 11-4.

In the women’s final, 18-year-old Caroline Fouts secured her place in this year’s PSA World Squash Championships with a 35-minute  11-8 11-4 11-5 win over Sarahi Lopez of Mexico.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Men’s Final:
[1] Spencer Lovejoy (USA) bt [5] Alejandro Enriquez (GUA) 3-0: 13-11, 11-5, 11-4 (36m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Women’s Final:
[1] Caroline Fouts (USA) bt Sarahi Lopez (MEX) 3-0: 11-8, 11-4, 11-5 (35m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Men’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Spencer Lovejoy (USA) bt [3] Jeremías Azaña (ARG) 11-9, 11-8, 11-5 (46m)
[5] Alejandro Enriquez (GUA) bt David Costales (ECU) 11-5, 9-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-6 (69m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Women's Semi-Finals:
[1] Caroline Fouts (USA) bt [3] Riya Navani (USA) 11-2, 11-7, 11-4 (27m)
Sarahi Lopez (MEX) bt [4] Laura Tovar (COL) 11-4, 11-3, 11-8 (23m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Men's Quarter-Finals:
[1] Spencer Lovejoy (USA) bt Diego Gobbi (BRA) 10-12, 11-4, 11-3, 11-1 (42m)
[3] Jeremías Azaña (ARG) bt [6] Alejandro Reyes (MEX) 11-5, 9-11, 11-3, 11-4 (51m)
[5] Alejandro Enriquez (GUA) bt Sebastian Salazar (MEX) 9-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-13, 15-13 (87m)
David Costales (ECU) bt Liam Marrison (CAN) 11-6, 11-4, 7-11, 11-3 (39m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Women’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Caroline Fouts (USA) bt [6] Winifer Bonilla (GUA) 11-4, 11-8, 11-6 (23m)
[3] Riya Navani (USA) bt Margot Prow (BAR) 11-2, 11-4, 7-11, 11-5 (38m)
[4] Laura Tovar (COL) bt [7] Iman Shaheen (CAN) 11-4, 11-9, 11-5 (20m)
Sarahi Lopez (MEX) bt [2] Danielle Ray (CAN) 8-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 (42m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Spencer Lovejoy (USA) bt Andrés Herrera (COL) 11-7, 11-2, 11-5 (35m)
Diego Gobbi (BRA) bt [7] Dillon Huang (USA) 11-3, 11-8, 11-7 (28m)
[6] Alejandro Reyes (MEX) bt Taylor Carrick (BER) 11-8, 11-9, 11-6 (31m)
[3] Jeremías Azaña (ARG) bt Edgar Ramirez (COL) 11-5, 12-10, 11-9 (37m)
Sebastian Salazar (MEX) bt [4] Matias Knudsen (COL) 11-7, 8-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-9 (70m)
[5] Alejandro Enriquez (GUA) bt Josue Enriquez (GUA) 8-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-3, 11-9 (75m)
Liam Marrison (CAN) bt [8] Christopher Gordon (USA) 9-11, 14-12, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8 (56m)
David Costales (ECU) bt [2] Salah Eltorgman (CAN) 11-5, 8-11, 11-4, 11-9 (49m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event - Pan America 2024, Play Squash Academy, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Women’s 1st Round:
[1] Caroline Fouts (USA) bt Arisha Jahan Khan (USA) 11-3, 11-0, 11-1 (15m)
[6] Winifer Bonilla (GUA) bt Mary Fung-A-Fat (GUY) 11-6, 6-11, 11-7, 12-10 (30m)
Margot Prow (BAR) bt [5] Tabita Gaitan (GUA) 11-5, 11-3, 11-1 (17m)
[3] Riya Navani (USA) bt Eliza Schuster (USA) 11-1, 11-6, 11-6 (20m)
[4] Laura Tovar (COL) bt Mary Mijas (GUA) 11-6, 11-4, 11-6 (18m)
[7] Iman Shaheen (CAN) bt Darlyn Sandoval (GUA) 11-2, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-4 (43m)
Sarahi Lopez (MEX) bt [8] Bruna Marchesi Petrillo (BRA) 11-3, 11-4, 11-0 (20m)
[2] Danielle Ray (CAN) bt Sara Khan (CAN) 11-6, 11-3, 11-1 (14m)

Ryunosuke Tsukue of Japan and Malaysian Yiwen Chan qualified for next month’s 2024 PSA World Squash Championships in Cairo following straight-game wins in the Asian qualifying finals held at the National Sports Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Japan No.1 Ryunosuke Tsukue defeated second seed Addeen Idrakie of Malysia 11-9 11-8 11-3 in 47 minutes in the men’s qualifying final, whilst the women’s qualifying final saw fourth seed Yiwen Chan (MAS) beat compatriot Sehveetrraa Kumar 11-6 11-3 11-3 in 25 minutes.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Men’s Final:
[1] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt [2] Addeen Idrakie (MAS) 11-9, 11-8, 11-3 (47m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Women’s Final:
[4] Yiwen Chan (MAS) bt Sehveetrraa Kumar (MAS) 11-6, 11-3, 11-3 (25m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Men’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt Bryan Tze Kang Lim (MAS) 11-8, 7-11, 11-2, 11-8 (44m)
[2] Addeen Idrakie (MAS) bt [3] Tang Ming Hong (HKG) 7-11, 13-11, 11-5, 11-6 (75m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Women’s Semi-Finals:
[4] Yiwen Chan (MAS) bt [1] Cheng Nga Ching (HKG) 11-5, 11-1, 11-8 (25m)
Sehveetrraa Kumar (MAS) bt [7] Toby Tse (HKG) 11-2, 11-8, 11-6 (23m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Men’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt [8] Ravindu Laksiri (SRI) 11-4, 11-5, 11-3 (27m)
Bryan Tze Kang Lim (MAS) bt Ong Sai Hung (MAS) 11-8, 9-11, 6-11, 11-4, 11-6 (72m)
[3] Tang Ming Hong (HKG) bt [6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) 7-11, 11-5, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9 (78m)
[2] Addeen Idrakie (MAS) bt [7] Darren Pragasam (MAS) 14-12, 7-11, 11-4, 9-11, 11-4 (74m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Women’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Cheng Nga Ching (HKG) bt Yu Jie (MAS) 11-9, 11-6, 11-7 (23m)
[4] Yiwen Chan (MAS) bt [5] Ching Hei Fung (HKG) 11-9, 8-11, 11-3, 11-9 (40m)
[7] Toby Tse (HKG) bt [3] Wai Yhann Au Yeong (SGP) 5-11, 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 (28m)
Sehveetrraa Kumar (MAS) bt [2] Akanksha Salunkhe (IND) 11-6, 11-5, 11-8 (34m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt Ka Hei Ho (HKG) 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 (29m)
[8] Ravindu Laksiri (SRI) bt Mohamed Ferman Hassan (IRQ) 19-17, 11-6, 11-2 (36m)
Bryan Tze Kang Lim (MAS) bt [5] Wong Chi Him (HKG) 4-11, 11-6, 11-7, 12-10 (59m)
Ong Sai Hung (MAS) bt [4] Matthew Lai (HKG) 9-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-5, 11-7 (64m)
[3] Tang Ming Hong (HKG) bt Tomo Endo (JPN) 7-11, 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 (42m)
[6] Mohd Syafiq Kamal (MAS) bt Hafiz Zhafri (MAS) 11-7, 11-3, 6-11, 11-5 (51m)
[7] Darren Pragasam (MAS) bt Ammar Altamimi (KUW) 11-9, 7-11, 11-2, 11-1 (37m)
[2] Addeen Idrakie (MAS) bt Leo Chung (HKG) 11-3, 11-8, 11-2 (28m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying Event – Asia 2024, National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Cheng Nga Ching (HKG) bt Goh Zhi Xuan (MAS) 8-11, 11-5, 11-6, 6-11, 11-6 (42m)
Yu Jie (MAS) bt [8] Min-Gyeong Heo (KOR) 7-11, 11-7, 5-11, 11-5, 13-11 (37m)
[5] Ching Hei Fung (HKG) bt Risa Sugimoto (JPN) 13-11, 11-3, 11-6 (27m)
[4] Yiwen Chan (MAS) bt Akari Midorikawa (JPN) 11-6, 3-11, 11-1, 11-5 (32m)
[3] Wai Yhann Au Yeong (SGP) bt Liu Kwai Chi (MAC) 11-5, 11-2, 11-4 (18m)
[7] Toby Tse (HKG) bt Anam Mustafa Aziz (PAK) 11-5, 11-2, 11-6 (15m)
Sehveetrraa Kumar (MAS) bt [6] Erisa Sano Herring (JPN) 11-7, 12-10, 11-4 (27m)
[2] Akanksha Salunkhe (IND) bt Thanusaa Uthrian (MAS) 11-7, 8-11, 11-3, 7-11, 11-5 (45m)

Egyptian’s Moustafa Elsirty and Nardine Garas qualified for next month’s PSA World Squash Championships in Cairo after securing their places with contrasting victories in the Africa qualifying finals at the Black Ball Sporting Club.

Men's 6th seed Moustafa Elsirty, who had beaten top seed Mazen Gamal in the semi-finals, overcame the 19-year-old Kareem El Torkey who had beaten the second and third seeds on his route to the final.

After the opening four games were shared, Moustafa Elsirty started the deciding game stronger, surging to an 8-4 lead, after which it was all-action with Kareem El Torkey wrestling back control to lead 10-8. Mostafa Elsirty saved two match balls and eventually took the victory 14-12 on his third match ball.

In contrast, women’s top seed Nardine Garas qualified without dropping a game in the tournament, and although unseeded Nadien ElHammamy pushed her close in all three games of the final, Nardine Garas closed-out an impressive 11-8 14-12 11-9 victory in 32 minutes.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men's Final:
[6] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [5] Kareem El Torkey (EGY) 10-12, 11-6, 7-11, 11-2, 14-12 (73m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women's Final:
[1] Nardine Garas (EGY) bt Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) 11-8, 14-12, 11-9 (32m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men's Semi-Finals:
[6] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [7] Mohamed Nasser (EGY) 6-11, 11-5, 11-3, 11-6 (40m)
[5] Kareem El Torkey (EGY) bt [3] Mohamed Zakaria (EGY) 12-10, 6-11, 12-10, 7-11, 11-4 (85m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women's Semi-Finals:
[1] Nardine Garas (EGY) bt [6] Ingy Hammouda (EGY) 11-6, 11-2, 11-8 (22m)
Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) bt [4] Habiba Hani (EGY) 11-9, 12-14, 11-8, 12-10 (50m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men's Quarter-Finals:
[6] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt [1] Mazen Gamal (EGY) 8-11, 11-2, 11-4, 5-11, 11-9 (54m)
[7] Mohamed Nasser (EGY) bt [4] Seif El-Shenawy (EGY) 11-6, 11-8, 11-5 (30m)
[3] Mohamed Zakaria (EGY) bt Hazem Hossam (EGY) 11-7, 11-5, 11-7 (41m)
[5] Kareem El Torkey (EGY) bt [2] Yassin Elshafei (EGY) 7-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 (65m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women's Quarter-Finals:
[1] Nardine Garas (EGY) bt [5] Nour Megahed (EGY) 12-10, 11-7, 11-6 (30m)
[6] Ingy Hammouda (EGY) bt Hayley Ward (RSA) 11-8, 13-11, 11-9 (27m)
[4] Habiba Hani (EGY) bt [8] Malak Fathy (EGY) 13-11, 11-8, 6-11, 9-11, 11-3 (55m)
Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) bt [7] Nour Khafagy (EGY) 13-11, 12-10, 11-2 (36m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men's 1st Round:
[1] Mazen Gamal (EGY) bt Seif Tamer (EGY) 11-7, 11-8, 12-10 (42m)
[6] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) bt Gabriel Olufunmilayo (NGR) 11-4, 10-12, 10-12, 11-3, 11-6 (67m)
[7] Mohamed Nasser (EGY) bt Ziad Ibrahim (EGY) 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 (49m)
[4] Seif El-Shenawy (EGY) bt Arno Diekmann (NAM) 11-4, 11-4, 11-3 (22m)
[3] Mohamed Zakaria (EGY) bt Khaled Labib (EGY) 11-6, 11-6, 11-1 (33m)
Hazem Hossam (EGY) bt [8] Dewald van Niekerk (RSA) 6-11, 11-4, 11-7, 3-11, 11-2 (74m)
[5] Kareem El Torkey (EGY) bt Omar Elkattan (EGY) 11-9, 4-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-8 (59m)
[2] Yassin Elshafei (EGY) bt Abdelrahman Abdelkhalek (EGY) 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 (40m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Africa 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women's 1st Round:
[1] Nardine Garas (EGY) bt Rofiat Abdulazeez (NGR) 11-2, 11-4, 11-1 (17m)
[5] Nour Megahed (EGY) bt Lojayn Gohary (EGY) 5-11, 11-9, 11-2, 11-6 (38m)
[6] Ingy Hammouda (EGY) bt Karma Allam (EGY) 11-8, 11-6, 6-11, 11-3 (34m)
Hayley Ward (RSA) bt [3] Hana Ismail (EGY) 6-11, 11-6, 13-11, 11-8 (35m)
[4] Habiba Hani (EGY) bt Salma Elalfy (EGY) 14-12, 11-7, 11-7 (33m)
[8] Malak Fathy (EGY) bt Nour Ramy (EGY) 11-0, 11-1, 11-0 (11m)
[7] Nour Khafagy (EGY) bt Busayo Olatunji (NGR) 11-6, 11-4, 11-6 (21m)
Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) bt [2] Amina El Rihany (EGY) 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 (36m)

Martin Svec of the Czech Republic and Marta Dominguez of Spain qualified for the upcoming 2023-24 Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championships, to be staged in Cairo, following impressive victories in the Europe Qualifying Event staged at La Maison du Squash in Nantes, France.

Men’s seventh seed Martin Svec defeated Ben Smith of England 9-11 3-11 13-11 11-9 11-5 in an evenly contested 59-minute men’s final whilst women’s top seed Marta Dominguez beat Lowri Roberts 11-5 11-4 7-11 11-6 in 42 minutes.

UNSQUASHABLE player Daniel Mekbib reached the semi-finals of the qualifying event, but was denied by the eventual men’s qualifier Martin Svec 11-2 11-13 11-9 11-1 in 39 minutes.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Men's Final:
[7] Martin Svec (CZE) bt [3] Ben Smith (ENG) 9-11, 3-11, 13-11, 11-9, 11-5 (59m)
 
Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Women's Final:
[1] Marta Dominguez (ESP) bt Lowri Roberts (WAL) 11-5, 11-4, 7-11, 11-6 (42m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Men’s Semi-Finals:
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bt [8] Emyr Evans (WAL) 14-12, 11-5, 6-11, 9-11, 14-12 (80m)
[7] Martin Svec (CZE) bt Daniel Mekbib (CZE) 11-2, 11-13, 11-9, 11-1 (39m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Women’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Marta Dominguez (ESP) bt [7] Alison Thomson (SCO) 11-5, 11-6, 11-9 (31m)
Lowri Roberts (WAL) bt [5] Lauren Baltayan (FRA) 5-11, 11-2, 14-12, 11-9 (35m)

UNSQUASHABLE player Daniel Mekbib of the Czech Republic defeated Brice Nicolas of France 12-10 11-7 13-11 in the quarter-finals of the PSA World Championship Qualification.

The 4-time Czech National Champion will face compatriot  Martin Svec in the semi-finals of the qualification event being staged at La Maison du Squash in Nantes, France.

Fellow UNSQUASHABLE player Iván Pérez of Spain was denied a place in the semi-finals by Emyr Evans of Wales.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Men’s Quarter-Finals:
[8] Emyr Evans (WAL) bt Iván Pérez (ESP) 11-5, 11-9, 11-5 (48m)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bt [6] Perry Malik (ENG) 11-6, 11-9, 13-11 (28m)
Daniel Mekbib (CZE) bt Brice Nicolas (FRA) 12-10, 11-7, 13-11 (42m)
[7] Martin Svec (CZE) bt Edwin Clain (FRA) 11-9, 11-9, 13-11 (36m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Women’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Marta Dominguez (ESP) bt Hannah Craig (IRL) 11-5, 11-5, 9-11, 11-13, 11-6 (62m)
[7] Alison Thomson (SCO) bt [3] Asia Harris (ENG) 7-11, 10-12, 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 (62m)
Lowri Roberts (WAL) bt Kiera Marshall (ENG) 11-9, 8-11, 11-6, 11-9 (37m)
[5] Lauren Baltayan (FRA) bt [2] Saskia Beinhard (GER) 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 (28m)

Iván Pérez and Daniel Mekbib will both feature in the quarter-finals of the Professional Squash Assocaition (PSA) World Squash Championship Qualifying event being staged at La Maison du Squash in Nantes, France.

Iván Pérez of Spain will today play Emyr Evans of Wales after a sensational 52 minute 11-8 11-7 4-11 11-4 victory over top seed & Portugal No.1 Rui Soares.

Daniel Mekbib of the Czech Republic will face Brice Nicolas of France following an 11-7 8-11 11-5 12-10 win over 5th seed Toufik Mekhalfi in the 1st round.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Men’s 1st Round:
Iván Pérez (ESP) bt [1] Rui Soares (POR) 11-8, 11-7, 4-11, 11-4 (52m)
[8] Emyr Evans (WAL) bt Aqeel Rehman (AUT) 4-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-13, 11-5 (66m)
[6] Perry Malik (ENG) bt Henrik Mustonen (FIN) 10-12, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8, 11-6 (45m)
[3] Ben Smith (ENG) bt Jakub Solnicky (CZE) 11-8, 7-11, 11-4, 11-5 (42m)
Brice Nicolas (FRA) bt [4] Finnlay Withington (ENG) 12-10, 4-11, 11-7, 8-11, 11-8 (54m)
Daniel Mekbib (CZE) bt [5] Toufik Mekhalfi (FRA) 11-7, 8-11, 11-5, 12-10 (47m)
[7] Martin Svec (CZE) bt Viktor Byrtus (CZE) 11-9, 4-11, 11-3, 11-5 (37m)
Edwin Clain (FRA) bt [2] Tom Walsh (ENG) 11-8, 11-7, 11-4 (40m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Europe 2024, La Maison du Squash, Sautron, Nantes, France
Women's 1st Round:
[1] Marta Dominguez (ESP) bt Tessa ter Sluis (NED) 11-9, 11-6, 12-14, 11-8 (34m)
Hannah Craig (IRL) bt [6] Anna Serme (CZE) 11-7, 11-2, 12-10 (29m)
[7] Alison Thomson (SCO) bt Klara Møller (DEN) 11-6, 11-4, 11-6 (26m)
[3] Asia Harris (ENG) bt Katerina Tycova (GER) 11-6, 12-10, 11-6 (31m)
Kiera Marshall (ENG) bt [4] Nadia Pfister (SUI) 11-9, 11-7, 14-12 (29m)
Lowri Roberts (WAL) bt [8] Jacqueline Peychär (AUT) 12-10, 11-3, 11-5 (23m)
[5] Lauren Baltayan (FRA) bt Élise Romba (FRA) 11-5, 11-6, 12-10 (25m)
[2] Saskia Beinhard (GER) bt Colette Sultana (MLT) 11-5, 11-9, 11-6 (20m)

Dominant displays from Joseph White and Alex Haydon secured their places in the upcoming 2023-24 Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Squash Championships, to be staged in Cairo, after the top seeds emerged victorious from the Oceania Qualifying Event held at the Carrara Squash Centre on Australia's Gold Coast.

World No.90 Joseph White put an end to the giant-killing run of Rhys Dowling in the men's final with an impressive 11-8 11-8 6-11 11-6 victory on 54 minutes. Rhys Dowling had previously upset the second seed, Temwa Chileshe, but couldn't repeat the feat against a confident Joseph White in the final after the Australian top seed stamped his authority early, winning the first two games 11-8, 11-8. Though Rhys Dowling, World No.175, clawed his way back into the match by winning the third game 11-6, Joseph White eventually sealed the victory in 54 minutes to qualify for the men’s draw of the 2023-24 PSA World Squash Championships.

Alex Haydon also showed her resilience in the women's final. Facing fellow Australian and second seed Sarah Cardwell, both players entered the match undefeated. However, Sarah Cardwell broke Alex Haydon's streak, taking a tight first game 11-8. The 22-year-old Alex Haydon, ranked 79th in the world, refused to be deterred and stormed back, winning the next three games convincingly 11-9 11-3 11-6 to secure victory in 38 minutes.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Men’s Final:
[1] Joseph White (AUS) bt [6] Rhys Dowling (AUS) 11-8, 11-8, 6-11, 11-6 (54m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Women’s Final:
[1] Alex Haydon (AUS) bt [2] Sarah Cardwell (AUS) 8-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-6 (38m)

Australian Rhys Dowling caused an upset in the semi-finals of the PSA World Squash Championship Oceania Qualifying Event by defeating the second-seeded Temwa Chileshe in a thrilling five-game battle.

Rhys Dowling, seeded sixth in the tournament held on the Gold Coast in Australia, managed to withstand a determined fightback from his New Zealand opponent to secure his place in the qualifying final where he will face top-seeded Joseph White.

Initially gaining momentum by clinching two closely contested opening games, Rhys Dowling appeared to be on course for a straight-game victory. However, Temwa Chileshe staged a remarkable comeback, winning the next two games 11-4 11-9, forcing a decisive fifth game. The match continued to ebb and flow, but Rhys Dowling ultimately rediscovered his form, triumphing after an intense 64-minute encounter, winning the final fifth game 11-5.

Joseph White cruised into the final with a dominant performance, dispatching the fifth-seeded Nicholas Calvert 11-3 11-6 11-6 in just 35 minutes.

In the women's qualifying competition, the top two seeds, Alex Haydon and Sarah Cardwell, both advanced to the qualifying final with commanding straight-game victories over Ella Lash and Erin Classen respectively.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Men’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Joseph White (AUS) bt [5] Nicholas Calvert (AUS) 11-3, 11-6, 11-6 (35m)
[6] Rhys Dowling (AUS) bt [2] Temwa Chileshe (NZL) 12-10, 11-8, 4-11, 9-11, 11-5 (64m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Women’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Alex Haydon (AUS) bt [5] Ella Lash (NZL) 11-2, 11-4, 11-3 (20m)
[2] Sarah Cardwell (AUS) bt [4] Erin Classen (AUS) 11-6, 11-6, 11-8 (25m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Men’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Joseph White (AUS) bt [8] Tate Norris (AUS) 11-5, 11-4, 11-1 (42m)
[5] Nicholas Calvert (AUS) bt [3] Elijah Thomas (NZL) 11-7, 11-8, 11-4 (40m)
[6] Rhys Dowling (AUS) bt [4] Anthony Lepper (NZL) 11-3, 11-8, 11-6 (37m)
[2] Temwa Chileshe (NZL) bt [7] Dylan Molinaro (AUS) 8-11, 11-5, 11-9, 11-2 (67m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Women’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Alex Haydon (AUS) bt [7] Remashree Muniandy (AUS) 11-4, 11-2, 11-5 (19m)
[5] Ella Lash (NZL) bt [3] Rachael Grinham (AUS) 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 (23m)
[4] Erin Classen (AUS) bt [8] Sze Yu Lee (AUS) 9-11, 11-5, 11-2, 11-8 (29m)
[2] Sarah Cardwell (AUS) bt [6] Madison Lyon (AUS) 11-8, 11-9, 11-8 (24m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Men’s 1st Round:
[1] Joseph White (AUS) bt Brendan MacDonald (AUS) 11-8, 11-4, 11-7 (34m)
[8] Tate Norris (AUS) bt David Turner (AUS) 11-8, 11-8, 11-9 (39m)
[5] Nicholas Calvert (AUS) bt Mason Smales (NZL) 5-11, 11-9, 11-1, 11-7 (43m)
[3] Elijah Thomas (NZL) bt Javed Ali (AUS) 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 (24m)
[4] Anthony Lepper (NZL) bt Benjamin Ratcliffe (AUS) 12-10, 11-5, 7-11, 9-11, 11-5 (64m)
[6] Rhys Dowling (AUS) bt Feanor Siaguru (PNG) 11-3, 11-3, 11-4 (18m)
[7] Dylan Molinaro (AUS) bt Remi Young (AUS) 11-5, 11-5, 11-7 (33m)
[2] Temwa Chileshe (NZL) bt Bradley Fullick (AUS) 11-8, 11-6, 10-12, 11-6 (53m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men's World Championship Qualifying Event - Oceania 2024, Carrara Squash Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
Women’s 1st Round:
[1] Alex Haydon (AUS) bye
[7] Remashree Muniandy (AUS) bt Amelie Guziak (AUS) 9-11, 11-6, 11-5, 3-11, 11-7 (39m)
[5] Ella Lash (NZL) bt Sarbani Maitra (AUS) 11-3, 11-5, 11-6 (19m)
[3] Rachael Grinham (AUS) bye
[4] Erin Classen (AUS) bye
[8] Sze Yu Lee (AUS) bt Amity Alarcos (PNG) 11-4, 11-2, 11-2 (15m)
[6] Madison Lyon (AUS) bt Shona Coxsedge (AUS) 11-5, 11-7, 11-9 (19m)
[2] Sarah Cardwell (AUS) bye

An expanded qualification format for the 2023-24 PSA World Squash Championships has been officially unveiled by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) comprising a series of five tournaments spanning Oceania, Europe, Asia, Pan America and Africa. The five squash events, scheduled for April and May, will serve as the gateway for 128 elite male and female squash players to converge in Egypt from the 9th to 17th May 2024, for what stands as the pinnacle tournament in the sport.

The 2023-24 PSA World Squash Championships will staged in Egypt, however the venue for the prestigious is yet to be announced.

Among the 64 coveted slots available in the respective men's and women's draws, the lion's shar, 57 in total, will be allocated to the highest-ranking players at the close of entries. Additionally, the reigning champions of the Men's and Women's World Junior Squash Championships will secure automatic qualification, further enhancing the competitive roster.

Notably, one remaining slot per draw will be reserved for wildcard entrants, carefully selected by the PSA World Squash Championships Tournament Promoter. This wildcard provision adds an element of intrigue and unpredictability, enriching the tournament's narrative with unexpected talent and storylines.

As the squash community eagerly awaits the unveiling of the 2023-24 PSA World Squash Championships venue, the qualification criteria has been designed to offer unprecedented opportunities for players competing in the PSA World Tour.

The final five places will go to the winners of the following PSA World Championship Qualifying Events:

Oceania (4th to 7th April): Gold Coast, Australia (Carrara Squash Centre)
Europe (10th to 13th April): Nantes, France (La Maison du Squash)
Africa (13th to 16th April): Cairo, Egypt (Black Ball Sporting Club)
Asia (18th to 21st April): Seremban, Malaysia (S2 Sports Complex)
Pan America (18th to 21st April): Columbia, United States (Play Squash Academy)

In a bid to enhance global participation and provide equitable opportunities, each of the PSA World Squash Championship qualifying events will boast a 16-man and 16-woman draw, featuring enticing prize money and valuable ranking points. Noteworthy is the provision where if the tournament winner secures qualification based on their own ranking, the runner-up will inherit the coveted spot.

Undoubtedly, the PSA World Squash Championships stand as the zenith of international squash circuit, underscoring the significance of facilitating accessible pathways to participation for players worldwide.

Strategic deliberation led to the selection of the five key territories spanning multiple continents to host these crucial qualifying tournaments. A commendation is owed to the tireless efforts and unwavering support of our esteemed tournament promoters, whose dedication has been instrumental in orchestrating these events.

With anticipation building, the global squash community eagerly awaits the unfolding drama as players from diverse corners of the world vie for coveted berths in the premier tournament's draw.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have announced that the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships will be staged in Egypt from 9th to 17th May. The announcement marks Egypt's tenth occasion hosting the world’s most prestigious squash championship.

CIB will once again serve as the title sponsor for the World Squash Championships, continuing its steadfast support for squash. Having previously sponsored the 2019-20 PSA Women's World Squash Championships and the joint men’s and women's 2021-22 PSA World Squash Championships, CIB's commitment underscores the significance of the event on the global stage. Their ongoing support has been instrumental in elevating the profile of squash worldwide.

A total of 128 of the world’s highest ranked male and female players, including reigning World Champions and current World No.1s Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini from Egypt, will grace the tournament. With a staggering total player compensation of $1,150,000, the the 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships will offer the richest prize purse in squash, adding an extra layer of intensity and competition to the proceedings.

The 2023-24 CIB PSA World Squash Championships promise to captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing the very best that squash has to offer.