2024 Qatar Squash Federation Open Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex Doha

Tarek Momen of Egypt secured the 2024 QSF Qatar 5 Squash Open 2024 title after overturning a one-game deficit to defeat compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen 2-11 11-5 11-9 11-7 on an enthralling 62-minute final at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha.

The 36-year-old, ranked World No.9, who claimed his last title at the same venue during the QSF Qatar 3 Squash Open in May, displayed resilience and experience to triumph with his fellow Egyptian who had beaten the former World Champion in their two previous encounters this season.

Aly Abou Eleinen made a blistering start in the eagerly anticipated final, with his precise shot placement and consistency forcing uncharacteristic errors from his top seeded rival, enabling him to dominate the opening game.

However, Tarek Momen swiftly adjusted his game, finding greater accuracy and length, and by combining intelligent cross-court play with a strategy that tested his younger opponent’s endurance, the former World Champion levelled the match.

The pivotal third game saw Eleinen fight valiantly, saving three out of four game balls. He even requested a new ball, a tactic that had proved successful in his semi-final win over Qatar’s Abdulla Al-Tamimi. This time, though, it was Momen who maintained control, edging ahead to take a 2-1 lead.

In the fourth game, Momen dominated the centre of the court, dictating play with authority. His tactical precision and physical superiority sealed a four-game victory, securing his 11th PSA World Squash Tour title.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Qatar Squash Federation (QSF) Squash Open 5 2024, Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar
Final:
[1] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt [2] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) 2-11, 11-5, 11-9, 11-7 (62m)

Semi-Finals:
[1] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt [3] Miguel Rodríguez (COL) 11-5, 8-11, 11-6, 11-3 (37m)
[2] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bt [4] Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) 11-8, 11-8, 6-11, 11-4 (48m)

Quarter-Finals:
[1] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt [9/16] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) 11-9, 11-5, 9-11, 11-2 (32m)
[3] Miguel Rodríguez (COL) bt [5] Grégoire Marche (FRA) 11-9, 11-5, 11-9 (45m)
[4] Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) bt [9/16] Ben Smith (ENG) 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 (25m)
[2] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bt [7] Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) 7-11, 11-6, 11-7, 11-8 (50m)

2nd Round:
[1] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt [9/16] Yassin Elshafei (EGY) 11-5, 11-4, 11-4 (21m)
[9/16] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt [8] Shahjahan Khan (USA) 13-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-7 (51m)
[5] Grégoire Marche (FRA) bt [9/16] Addeen Idrakie (MAS) 11-5, 11-4, 11-4 (33m
[3] Miguel Rodríguez (COL) bt [9/16] Aly Hussein (EGY) 11-8, 11-6, 11-5 (42m)
[4] Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) bt [9/16] Emyr Evans (WAL) 13-11, 11-4, 11-6 (36m)
[9/16] Ben Smith (ENG) bt [6] George Parker (ENG) 11-6, 12-10, 2-11, 9-11, 11-7 (61m)
[7] Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) bt [9/16] Jonah Bryant (ENG) 11-8, 11-9, 11-9 (40m)
[2] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bt Edwin Clain (FRA) 11-8, 11-9, 14-16, 11-5 (47m)

1st Round:
[1] Tarek Momen (EGY) bye
[9/16] Yassin Elshafei (EGY) bt Matthew Lai (HKG)    11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 4-11, 12-10 (53m)
[9/16] Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPN) bt Finnlay Withington (ENG) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (29m)
[8] Shahjahan Khan (USA) bye
[5] Grégoire Marche (FRA) bye
[9/16] Addeen Idrakie (MAS) bt Salah Eltorgman (CAN) 11-7, 11-9, 7-11, 8-11, 11-5 (54m)
[9/16] Aly Hussein (EGY) bt Joseph White (AUS) 11-8, 11-3, 11-4 (31m)
[3] Miguel Rodríguez (COL) bye
[4] Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) bye
[9/16] Emyr Evans (WAL) bt Mazen Gamal (EGY) 8-11, 11-5, 7-11, 11-5, 11-8 (64m)
[9/16] Ben Smith (ENG) bt Owain Taylor (WAL) 11-2, 11-9, 11-8 (40m)
[6] George Parker (ENG) bye
[7] Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) bye
[9/16] Jonah Bryant (ENG) bt Yannik Omlor (GER) 11-0, 11-2, 11-3 (22m)
Edwin Clain (FRA) bt [9/16] Abhay Singh (IND) 11-7, 13-11, 11-8 (33m)
[2] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bye