2024 Manchester Squash Open to be staged at National Squash Centre from 22nd to 26th May
April 19 2024
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have announced the player draws for the 2024 Manchester Squash Open which will be staged at the National Squash Centre, Sportcity in Manchester from the 22nd to 26th May.
The eagerly anticipated return of the Manchester Squash Open to the PSA World Tour calendar, promising thrilling squash action at Manchester’s National Squash Centre with 48 of the world’s leading squash players poised to vie for the prestigious Silver-level title.
Set to unfold from the 22nd to 26th May, the 2024 Manchester Squash Open will feature two glass courts during the initial rounds, offering spectators a captivating view of the intense battles.
All eyes will be on the top seeds, Mostafa Asal and Nour El Tayeb from Egypt.
Men's World No.4, Mostafa Asal, enters the fray seeking to clinch his maiden victory on English soil, buoyed by his recent triumph at the Black Ball Squash Open. Under the guidance of UNSQUASHABLE player and ambassador James Willstrop, Mostafa Asal has honed his skills, making him a formidable contender. His campaign kicks off in the second round against either George Parker or Manchester's Finnlay Withington.
Meanwhile, England's Marwan ElShorbagy, seeded second, eyes his 14th PSA World Tour title and first since December 2022. With a knack for upsetting the odds, Marwan ElShorbagy is primed to take on the winner of Gregoire Marche and Simon Herbert in the second round.
Welsh No.1 Joel Makin, seeded third, aims to overcome his injury setbacks and harness the crowd's energy as he strives for a second Manchester Squash Open title. His journey starts against the victor of Juan Vargas and Daniel Poleshchuk in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Egypt boasts a formidable presence in the men's draw, with Youssef Soliman, Youssef Ibrahim, Fares Dessouky and Mohamed ElSherbini all vying for glory alongside UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu of Spain, rounding out the top eight seeds.
In the women's event, defending champion Nour El Tayeb sets her sights on a historic third Manchester Squash Open title. A paragon of skill and finesse, Nour El Tayeb aims to add another accolade to her impressive season tally. Her journey begins in the second round against either Saskia Beinhard or Aifa Azman.
England's Georgina Kennedy, seeded second, enters the competition fresh off her triumph at the German Squash Open, poised to navigate a challenging draw. Her quest for glory starts with a second-round clash against either Hollie Naughton or Cindy Merlo, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Optasia Squash Championship winner Satomi Watanabe in the quarter-finals.
Egyptian duo Rowan Elaraby and Salma Hany occupy the third and fourth seeding spots, with Salma Hany seeking to build on her recent Australian Squash Open victory and Rowan Elaraby aiming to cement her place among the elite. Both players face formidable opponents in the opening rounds, setting the stage for gripping battles ahead.
Women’s wild card Manchester-native Saran Nghiem kicks off her campaign against compatriot Alicia Mead, eager to leverage the home crowd advantage in pursuit of her maiden PSA World Tour victory.
UNSQUASHABLE will have a significant presence at the 2024 Manchester Squash Open. Alongside Iker Pajares Bernabeu, the men’s draw will also feature Lucas Serme, Yannick Wilhelmi and Nick Wall.
Professional Squash Association (PSA) Manchester Squash Open 2024, National Squash Centre, Manchester, England
Men’s Draw:
[1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bye
[WC] Finnlay Withington (ENG) v [9/16] George Parker (ENG)
[9/16] Adrian Waller (ENG) v Lucas Serme (FRA)
[7] Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) bye
[5] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bye
Declan James (ENG) v [9/16] Nathan Lake (ENG)
[9/16] Juan Camilo Vargas (COL) v Daniel Poleshchuk (ISR)
[3] Joel Makin (WAL) bye
[4] Youssef Soliman (EGY) bye
Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) v [9/16] Greg Lobban (SCO)
[9/16] Patrick Rooney (ENG) v Ben Smith (ENG)
[6] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bye
[8] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) bye
Rui Soares (POR) v [9/16] Nick Wall (ENG)
[9/16] Gregoire Marche (FRA) v Simon Herbert (ENG)
[2] Marwan Elshorbagy (ENG) bye
Professional Squash Association (PSA) Manchester Squash Open 2024, National Squash Centre, Manchester, England
Women’s Draw:
[1] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bye
Saskia Beinhard (GER) v [9/16] Aifa Azman (MAS)
[9/16] Katie Malliff (ENG) v Marta Dominguez (ESP)
[6] Sabrina Sobhy (USA) bye
[7] Farida Mohamed (EGY) bye
Haya Ali (EGY) v [9/16] Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY)
[9/16] Chan Sin Yuk (HKG) v Ainaa Amani (MAS)
[3] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) bye
[4] Salma Hany (EGY) bye
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) v [9/16] Tesni Murphy (WAL)
[9/16] Alicia Mead (ENG) v [WC] Saran Nghiem (ENG)
[8] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) bye
[5] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) bye
Torrie Malik (ENG) v [9/16] Grace Gear (ENG)
[9/16] Hollie Naughton (CAN) v Cindy Merlo (SUI)
[2] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) bye
The eagerly anticipated return of the Manchester Squash Open to the PSA World Tour calendar, promising thrilling squash action at Manchester’s National Squash Centre with 48 of the world’s leading squash players poised to vie for the prestigious Silver-level title.
Set to unfold from the 22nd to 26th May, the 2024 Manchester Squash Open will feature two glass courts during the initial rounds, offering spectators a captivating view of the intense battles.
All eyes will be on the top seeds, Mostafa Asal and Nour El Tayeb from Egypt.
Men's World No.4, Mostafa Asal, enters the fray seeking to clinch his maiden victory on English soil, buoyed by his recent triumph at the Black Ball Squash Open. Under the guidance of UNSQUASHABLE player and ambassador James Willstrop, Mostafa Asal has honed his skills, making him a formidable contender. His campaign kicks off in the second round against either George Parker or Manchester's Finnlay Withington.
Meanwhile, England's Marwan ElShorbagy, seeded second, eyes his 14th PSA World Tour title and first since December 2022. With a knack for upsetting the odds, Marwan ElShorbagy is primed to take on the winner of Gregoire Marche and Simon Herbert in the second round.
Welsh No.1 Joel Makin, seeded third, aims to overcome his injury setbacks and harness the crowd's energy as he strives for a second Manchester Squash Open title. His journey starts against the victor of Juan Vargas and Daniel Poleshchuk in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Egypt boasts a formidable presence in the men's draw, with Youssef Soliman, Youssef Ibrahim, Fares Dessouky and Mohamed ElSherbini all vying for glory alongside UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu of Spain, rounding out the top eight seeds.
In the women's event, defending champion Nour El Tayeb sets her sights on a historic third Manchester Squash Open title. A paragon of skill and finesse, Nour El Tayeb aims to add another accolade to her impressive season tally. Her journey begins in the second round against either Saskia Beinhard or Aifa Azman.
England's Georgina Kennedy, seeded second, enters the competition fresh off her triumph at the German Squash Open, poised to navigate a challenging draw. Her quest for glory starts with a second-round clash against either Hollie Naughton or Cindy Merlo, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Optasia Squash Championship winner Satomi Watanabe in the quarter-finals.
Egyptian duo Rowan Elaraby and Salma Hany occupy the third and fourth seeding spots, with Salma Hany seeking to build on her recent Australian Squash Open victory and Rowan Elaraby aiming to cement her place among the elite. Both players face formidable opponents in the opening rounds, setting the stage for gripping battles ahead.
Women’s wild card Manchester-native Saran Nghiem kicks off her campaign against compatriot Alicia Mead, eager to leverage the home crowd advantage in pursuit of her maiden PSA World Tour victory.
UNSQUASHABLE will have a significant presence at the 2024 Manchester Squash Open. Alongside Iker Pajares Bernabeu, the men’s draw will also feature Lucas Serme, Yannick Wilhelmi and Nick Wall.
Professional Squash Association (PSA) Manchester Squash Open 2024, National Squash Centre, Manchester, England
Men’s Draw:
[1] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bye
[WC] Finnlay Withington (ENG) v [9/16] George Parker (ENG)
[9/16] Adrian Waller (ENG) v Lucas Serme (FRA)
[7] Iker Pajares Bernabeu (ESP) bye
[5] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bye
Declan James (ENG) v [9/16] Nathan Lake (ENG)
[9/16] Juan Camilo Vargas (COL) v Daniel Poleshchuk (ISR)
[3] Joel Makin (WAL) bye
[4] Youssef Soliman (EGY) bye
Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) v [9/16] Greg Lobban (SCO)
[9/16] Patrick Rooney (ENG) v Ben Smith (ENG)
[6] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bye
[8] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) bye
Rui Soares (POR) v [9/16] Nick Wall (ENG)
[9/16] Gregoire Marche (FRA) v Simon Herbert (ENG)
[2] Marwan Elshorbagy (ENG) bye
Professional Squash Association (PSA) Manchester Squash Open 2024, National Squash Centre, Manchester, England
Women’s Draw:
[1] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bye
Saskia Beinhard (GER) v [9/16] Aifa Azman (MAS)
[9/16] Katie Malliff (ENG) v Marta Dominguez (ESP)
[6] Sabrina Sobhy (USA) bye
[7] Farida Mohamed (EGY) bye
Haya Ali (EGY) v [9/16] Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY)
[9/16] Chan Sin Yuk (HKG) v Ainaa Amani (MAS)
[3] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) bye
[4] Salma Hany (EGY) bye
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) v [9/16] Tesni Murphy (WAL)
[9/16] Alicia Mead (ENG) v [WC] Saran Nghiem (ENG)
[8] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) bye
[5] Satomi Watanabe (JPN) bye
Torrie Malik (ENG) v [9/16] Grace Gear (ENG)
[9/16] Hollie Naughton (CAN) v Cindy Merlo (SUI)
[2] Georgina Kennedy (ENG) bye