2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals Leader Board

Mostafa Asal, Karim Abdel Gawad, Nouran Gohar and Nele Gilis have securing spots at the forthcoming 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals to be staged at the Boys and Girls Club Hidden Valley Field House in Washington, USA from the 18th to 22nd June.

Mostafa Asal performances in recent PSA World Tour events have propelled him to the fourth position in the men’s standings for the 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals. His impressive runs to the finals in the London Squash Classic and El Gouna International Squash Open and victory at the Black Ball Squash Open adding to his credentials. Mostafa Asal's consistent form marks him as a formidable contender, aiming for an unprecedented fourth consecutive World Tour Finals title.

Former champion Karim Abdel Gawad returns to the PSA World Tour Finals for the first time since 2020, overcoming injury setbacks in recent years. His triumph in 2019 underscores his potential, and Karim Abdel Gawad is poised to make a resolute comeback in the upcoming tournament.

Nouran Gohar, the women's World No.2, solidifies her berth in Bellevue after clinching consecutive titles at the Black Ball Squash Open and El Gouna International Squash Open.

Belgium's Nele Gilis secures her spot at the 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals for the second consecutive year, buoyed by consistent performances that have anchored her at the World No.4 position. With a potential top-four seeding, Nele Gilis eyes a deeper run in the tournament compared to her previous outing.

The race for the top eight spots intensifies as the season progresses, with only a handful of PSA World Tour events remaining for both men and women. Tarek Momen occupies the eighth position in the men's standings but faces stiff competition from Marwan Elshorbagy, currently in ninth place. Similarly, Nour El Tayeb's position in the top eight is under threat from contenders such as Sivasangari Subramaniam and Salma Hany, whose strong performances could potentially alter the standings.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have confirmed that the 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals will return to the United States after a decade-long hiatus, with Bellevue, Washington, playing host to the prestigious event from the 18th to 22nd June at the Boys and Girls Club Hidden Valley Field House.

Marking the culmination of the 2023-24 squash season, this prestigious tournament features both men's and women's competitions, each comprising eight players. The elite roster includes PSA World Tour Platinum title winners and reigning PSA World Squash Champions, with remaining berths allocated to top-ranked players on the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard, determined by points earned across the season's PSA World Tour events.

The format encompasses a round-robin structure in the group stage, contested over best-of-three games, with the top two from each group progressing to the knockout semi-finals. The finals adopt the traditional best-of-five games format synonymous with regular PSA World Tour events.

For Bellevue, this marks a maiden hosting of the showcase event, with the city becoming the first US locale to stage the PSA World Tour Finals since Richmond, Virginia in 2014. Notably, Bellevue previously hosted the 2015 PSA Men’s World Championships, marking the first occurrence of the prestigious event in the United States.

Alex Gough, Chief Executive of the PSA, expressed anticipation for the event's return to US soil, citing the nation's burgeoning squash landscape. With squash set to debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Gough lauded the event's significance in bolstering the sport's profile stateside.

Shabana Khan, President of YSK Events, lauded the collaboration with the PSA, heralding it as a milestone achievement. With the Boys and Girls Club Hidden Valley Field House as the venue and the adjacent Pro Club offering top-notch facilities, Shabana Khan envisaged a spectacular showcase of squash in Bellevue.

As the countdown to the PSA World Tour Finals begins, only two slots in each draw have been filled, with Egyptian stalwarts Ali Farag, Nour El Sherbini and Hania El Hammamy securing their places alongside New Zealand's Paul Coll. The remaining places will be determined by the outcomes of the upcoming PSA World Tour tournaments, ensuring a thrilling race to qualification.

With just five tournaments remaining on the PSA World Tour calendar, including the El Gouna International Squash Open, PSA World Squash Championships and the British Squash Open, automatic qualification awaits the victors. The Manchester Squash Open and QSF 3 events offer crucial points, intensifying the battle for coveted berths in the season-ending spectacle.

Karim Abdel Gawad and Nour El Tayeb have made significant strides in the respective PSA Men’s & Women’s World Tour Finals Leaderboards following their impressive victories at the recent 2023 Ace Malaysia Squash Cup.

While Karim Abdel Gawad may not have advanced in the rankings, his remarkable performance at the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup 2023 has substantially narrowed the gap to Tarek Momen, who holds the fourth position, and Paul Coll, who currently occupies the third position. Karim Abdel Gawad secured his second consecutive title at the 2023 Ace Malaysia Squash Cup, putting on a stunning display as he clinched the PSA World Tour Bronze-level event. His dominance was particularly evident in the final where he defeated World No.3 Mostafa Asal in straight games.

Nour El Tayeb, who claimed her second title of the season by defeating Rachel Arnold in straight games in the final of the 2023 Ace Malaysia Squash Cup, has significantly closed in on American No.1 Amanda Sobhy, who currently holds the third spot in the women's leaderboard.

Looking ahead, the PSA World Tour Finals are scheduled for June 2024, featuring both men's and women's tournaments, with eight players in each. The current PSA World Tour Platinum title winners for the 2023-24 season, including Nour El Sherbini, Hania El Hammamy, Ali Farag, and New Zealand No.1 Paul Coll, automatically qualify for the event, along with the reigning PSA World Squash Champions. Any remaining spots will be allocated to the highest-ranked players on the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard, with points available at all PSA World Tour events throughout the 2023-24 season.

Qatar No.1 squash player Abdulla Mohd Al Tamimi has made an impressive climb up the PSA World Tour Finals leaderboard with the World No.16 making a leap of 13 places. His remarkable ascent comes on the heels of a well-deserved victory at the Qatar Squash Federation QSF 4 2023 PSA World Tour Bronze-level tournament.

Abdulla Al Tamimi, currently perched at a season-high 10th place in the men's PSA World Tour Finals leaderboard, secured his second PSA World Tour title of the 2023-24 squash season in Doha with his path to victory was punctuated by impressive wins over formidable opponents including Dimitri Steinmann, Victor Crouin and Tarek Momen.

The culmination of this remarkable run was a thrilling five-game showdown in the title match at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex. Abdulla Al Tamimi exhibited remarkable resilience, ultimately edging out Tarek Momen 7-11 11-3 12-10 6-11 12-10 after a gruelling 72 minutes of captivating squash action.

In other developments within the PSA World Tour Finals leaderboard, Tarek Momen's valiant performance has narrowed the gap in his pursuit of Paul Coll for the coveted third spot. Meanwhile, semi-finalist of the QSF 4 2023, Victor Crouin, has ascended two places, now residing comfortably in 12th place.

The shuffle in leaderboard has seen Egypt's Youssef Soliman, Swiss No.1 Nicolas Mueller and Frenchman Baptiste Masotti each slide two positions.

On the women's side, there have been no adjustments in the rankings for the week. World No.1 Nour El Sherbini maintains her commanding position at the helm with Hania El Hammamy and Amanda Sobhy securing second and third places respectively.

As the anticipation for the PSA World Tour Finals builds, it's worth noting that this prestigious event is scheduled to take place in June 2024. The tournament will encompass both a men's and women's competition, featuring eight exceptional players in each category.

The line-up for this grand event will include all PSA World Tour Platinum title winners from the 2023-24 squash season, which currently features dominant figures such as Nour El Sherbini, Hamai El Hammamy, men's World No.1 Ali Farag and Paul Coll who have reached secured automatic qualification by virtue their wins to date.

For the remaining slots, they will be allocated to the highest-ranked players on the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard. These rankings are influenced by the accumulation of points throughout the 2023-24 squash season, obtained through performances in PSA World Tour events.

Following his win at the Grasshopper Cup 2023. Karim Abdel Gawad has continued his meteoric rise up the PSA World Rankings and PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard. His recent triumph at the PSA World Tour Gold-level event has propelled him from a modest 13th position to a formidable fifth place in the latest Leaderboard released by the Professional Squash Association.

This impressive feat was not without its challenges, as Karim Abdel Gawad secured notable victories against the formidable duo of Mohamed El Shorbagy, brother Marwan ElShorbagy and the World No.9 Joel Makin.

Joel Makin has also claimed a well-deserved one-spot advancement, now residing comfortably in sixth place on PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard. Furthermore, Baptiste Masotti, who conquered the returning star Mostafa Asal at the Grasshopper Cup 2023 has made an impressive entry into the top 15 for the first time in the 2023-24 squash season. The existing top four positions in the men's rankings remain unaltered, with Ali Farag, Diego Elias, Paul Coll, and Tarek Momen holding steady.

On the women's front, Nour El Sherbini continues to assert her dominance as the World No.1. Her victory in the 2023-24 season, securing her third title at the Grasshopper Cup 2023 has only fortified her position at the summit. Hania El Hammamy, the fellow finalist, maintains her second-place standing. A notable shift can be observed as England's No.1, Georgina Kennedy and Nele Gilis both surpass Nouran Gohar in the standings. Meanwhile, Egypt's Rowan Elaraby, following her commendable performance in Zurich that saw her reach the quarter-finals, has risen an impressive six places in the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard.

Looking ahead, the PSA World Tour Finals, scheduled for June 2024, promises to be a captivating showcase of squash prowess. The event encompasses both men's and women's tournaments, each featuring eight exceptional players. Qualification for this prestigious competition is not to be taken lightly. PSA World Tour Platinum title winners from the 2023-24 season, including the likes of Nour El Sherbini, Hamia El Hammamy, Ali Farag and Paul Coll have all secured automatic berths alongside the reigning PSA World Champions.

The 2023-24 Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour stands as a prestigious calendar of men's and women's squash tournaments, a thrilling series of events that unfolds from August 2023 through June 2024 which allows the opportunity for the highest ranked and most successful squash players in the world to compete for a place in the PSA World Tour Finals which are scheduled to be staged from the 24th to 28th June 2024.

The criteria for qualification to the PSA World Tour Finals is exacting, with automatic places reserved for the reigning PSA World Champions and winners of PSA World Tour Platinum events in the 2023-24 squash season. Remaining places will be determined by the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard where the highest-ranked players clinch their coveted positions. The stakes are high, and every PSA World Tour event throughout the 2023-24 season serves as a crucial battleground for accumulating all-important points.

Following their impressive performances at the Women’s South Western Squash Open in Houston, Texas last week, Nour El Tayeb and Amand Sobhy have made significant strides up the leaderboard for the season-ending PSA World Tour Finals.

Nour El Tayeb, currently ranked World No.6, has climbed from her previous 10th place ranking to now hold the impressive 4th position on the World Tour Finals Leaderboard announced by the Professional Squash Association (PSA). Amanda Sobhy, her opponent in the final of the Women’s South Western Squash Open 2023, has jumped from 4th to 2nd place. The only player standing between Amanda Sobhy is none other than the reigning World No.1 and World Champion Nour El Sherbini.

Another notable mover in the PSA Women's World Tour Finals Leaderboard is Nada Abbas, who, despite being unseeded, made it to the semi-finals in Houston, propelling her from the 13th spot to an impressive 8th place. Her Egyptian compatriot, Salma Hany, has also improved her standing, moving from 8th to 6th. Meanwhile, Emily Whitlock from Wales has made her presence felt, breaking into the top 15 after reaching the quarter-finals at the Women’s South Western Squash Open 2023.

Nour El Sherbini, firmly holds the World No.1 position with Hania El Hammamy and Nouran Gohar maintaining their positions in the top five, alongside Nour El Tayeb and Amanda Sobhy.

The PSA World Tour Finals are scheduled for June 2024 and will feature both men's and women's tournaments, each comprising eight players. Notably, all PSA World Tour Platinum title winners from the 2023-24 season, currently including Nour El Sherbini, Hania El Hammamy, and men's World No.1 Ali Farag, have secured automatic qualification. They will be joined by the reigning men’s and women’s PSA World Squash Champions. The remaining places will be awarded to the highest-ranked players on the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard, with points up for grabs at all PSA World Tour events throughout the 2023-24 season.

Despite her impressive victory at the 2023 Women's South Western Squash Open, Nour El Tayeb doesn't secure an automatic berth in the PSA World Tour Finals due to the event's Gold-level status, as opposed to Platinum.

There has been no movement this week to the men's leaderboard due to the absence of any PSA World Tour events. Ali Farag continues to lead the pack, followed by Diego Elias from Peru and Egypt's Tarek Momen. The fourth spot sees a three-way tie between Welshman Joel Makin, Egypt's Mazen Hesham and England's Mohamed ElShorbagy, while Paul Coll and Scotland's Greg Lobban round out the top eight spots.

Hania El Hammamy has secured her place at the highly-anticipated 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals, following her win at the QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic. The dynamic Egyptian squash star now joins World No.1’s Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini, both of whom emerged victorious at the Paris Squash 2023 Platinum event.

Hania El Hammamy, a remarkable 23-year-old talent, showed her mettle by clawing back from a game down to secure a stirring victory over the formidable Nour El Sherbini in a gripping QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic final that spanned an intense 84 minutes. This triumph not only etched her name in the annals of squash history but also stamped her ticket to the prestigious 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals.

In the women's division, the leaderboard paints a compelling picture. Paris Squash 2023 Champion Nour El Sherbini holds court at the top, closely followed by the tenacious Hania El Hammamy. World No.2 Nouran Gohar occupies the third spot, with the indomitable American Amanda Sobhy and England's rising star Georgina Kennedy rounding out the top five positions.

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Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini and Ali Farag have clinched their spots as the inaugural qualifiers for the highly-anticipated 2023/24 PSA World Tour Finals, securing their berths with dazzling victories at the Paris Squash 2023 event.

Set to grace the squash world's stage in June 2024, the PSA World Tour Finals is an elite showcase encompassing both men's and women's tournaments, each boasting a roster of eight exceptional players. This distinguished gathering brings together the triumphant PSA World Tour Platinum titleholders and the reigning PSA World Champions. For any remaining slots, the PSA World Tour Finals Leaderboard serves as the arbiter, with opportunities to accrue points at all PSA World Tour events throughout the season.

In a thrilling Paris showdown, Nour El Sherbini staged a remarkable comeback from a game down to vanquish her compatriot Nouran Gohar and win the inaugural PSA World Tour Platinum event of the 2023-24 squash season. Not only did this triumph secure her a coveted spot in the PSA World Tour Finals, but it also reinstated her as the World No.1, a position fiercely contested with her arch-rival.

Men’s World No.1 Ali Farag rallied from a game deficit in the Paris Squash 2023 Final to conquer the formidable World No.2 Diego Elias of Peru in an electrifying contest that captivated fans worldwide.

For Nouran Gohar and Diego Elias, their aspirations for a place in the 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals remain very much alive. Their next battleground will be the prestigious PSA World Tour Platinum-level QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic which starts on the 9th September. Notably, this event marks a historic moment as it hosts a women's tournament for the first time since 2015, offering an exciting opportunity for Nouran Gohar to continue her pursuit of a spot in the coveted 2023-24 PSA World Tour Finals.

In the grand tapestry of squash, the Paris triumphs of Norab El Sherbini and Ali Farag serve as a prelude to what promises to be a scintillating 2023-24 PSA squash season, where each victory and every point scored becomes a vital step towards the ultimate showdown at the PSA World Tour Finals to be staged in June 2024. As the squash world eagerly anticipates the forthcoming battles and rivalries, these remarkable squash players have etched their names into the annals of squash history as the inaugural qualifiers for the illustrious event.

In August 2018, the PSA initiated a transformative shift in the structure of their international circuit of squash events. The erstwhile World Series tournaments were supplanted by the fresh and dynamic PSA World Tour, a paradigm delineated into four distinct tournament-tiers.

At the peak, the PSA Platinum tier boasts substantial prize pools ranging from $170,500 to $300,000. Prize money for the PSA Gold tier events is between $90,000 to $110,500 with player compensation for PSA Silver tier events between $70,000 and $85,000. PSA Bronze tier events, while no less competitive, offers prize money ranging from $45,000 to $55,000.

The 2023–24 PSA World Tour unfurls as a tapestry of squash excellence, where players traverse the tiers of Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze in pursuit of glory. The dynamic structure ensures that the sport's leading squash players are pushed to their limits, culminating in the prestigious PSA World Tour Finals.