Mostafa Asal & Nouran Gohar Crowned 2024 Black Ball Squash Open Champions

April 10 2024

Mostafa Asal & Nouran Gohar Crowned 2024 Black Ball Squash Open Champions

Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar were crowned champions at the 2024 Black Ball Squash Open following wins over Ali Farag and Olivia Weaver respectively at the Black Ball Sporting Club in Cairo.

Mostafa Asal emerged triumphant in the men’s final of the 2024 Black Ball Squash Open with a thrilling four-game battle against the reigning World No.1 Ali Farag.

The top seeded Farag set the tone early in the match, exhibiting his astute understanding of Mostafa Asal's game and methodically manoeuvring his way to seemingly claim the first game. However, despite holding three game balls and appearing poised to seize control, Ali Farag faltered as Mostafa Asal, known as 'The Raging Bull', mounted a remarkable comeback, securing five consecutive points to snatch the opener.

Empowered by his first-game conquest, Mostafa elevated his performance in the second, displaying remarkable composure in his shot selection and capitalising on his short game proficiency. Surprisingly, it was Asal who asserted dominance at the T, with Ali Farag appearing somewhat subdued as the match progressed. The disparity in winners, with Mostafa Asal amassing 14 compared to Ali Farag's mere three, underscored the second seed’s growing authority on the court.

Ali Farag, undeterred, staged a spirited resurgence in the third game, slowing down the tempo of rallies and subjecting Mostafa Asal to gruelling exchanges. Despite Asal's valiant efforts to claw back from a 7-4 deficit and narrow the gap to a single point at 7-8, Ali Farag, a four-time World Champion, managed to secure the game, narrowing the overall deficit to 2-1.

As the intensity heightened in the fourth game, so too did the contentiousness, with both players grappling for supremacy amidst increased interference. However, it was Asal who began to assert his authority, capitalising on loose cross-courts from his rival with authoritative straight drive winners. With the match hanging in the balance, Asal surged to a 10-8 advantage, ultimately sealing victory when an Ali Farag forehand found the tin from mid-court, thus crowning Asal as the champion after an enthralling 56-minute spectacle.

In the women's final, Nouran Gohar clinched her third consecutive Black Ball Squash Open title with a commanding 11-7 11-5 11-7 victory over second-seeded Olivia Weaver.

The culmination of the women’s championships at the prestigious PSA World Tour Gold event in Cairo at the spectacular Black Ball Sporting Club witnessed a formidable display from the defending champion, dubbed 'The Terminator'.

Showing her trademark aggression and precision from the outset, Nouran Gohar swiftly established her dominance, unleashing a barrage of powerful shots that kept Olivia Weaver constantly on the defensive. From the outset, Noura Gohar seized control of the court, amassing a commanding 7-1 lead in the opening game, leaving her American rival with little room for recovery.

Persisting with her onslaught, Nouran Gohar maintained unyielding pressure, capitalising on Weaver's errors and strategically manoeuvring her opponent to all four corners of the all-glass show court.. Employing her deceptive boasts, Nouran Gohar further tightened her grip on the match, confounding Weaver's movement and bolstering her lead.

The defending champion continued her dominance to effortlessly claim the second game 11-5 and buoyed by her momentum, swiftly surged ahead in the third game, leaving little doubt as to the eventual outcome.

Ultimately, Nouran Gohar sealed her victory with a decisive backhand kill, which ensured her successful title defence in the most empathic style.

Professional Squash Association
(PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s Final:
[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [1] Ali Farag (EGY) 12-10, 11-5, 7-11, 11-8 (56m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt [2] Olivia Weaver (USA) 11-7, 11-5, 11-7 (38m)

The top two seeds in both the men’s and women’s draws will feature in the 2024 finals Black Ball Squash Open being staged at the Black Ball Sporting Club in Cairo, Egypt. World No.1 Ali Farag is set to meet Mostafa Asal in the men’s final with defending women’s champion Nouran Gohar to face Olivia Weaver of the USA.

[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt [3] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) 12-10, 13-11, 6-11, 11-6 (55m)
In the opening women’s semi-final at the Black Ball Squash Open 2024, two-time champion Nouran Gohar advanced to the final following a hard-fought victory over her Egyptian compatriot, Nour El Tayeb, in four fiercely contested games.

The defending champion’s path to victory was laden with challenges, as she showed her resilience and determination throughout the 55-minute encounter. In a captivating first game, Nouran Gohar demonstrated her mettle by staving off two game balls before clinching victory in a tense tie-break, punctuating the battle with a decisive backhand drive.

The intensity continued in the second game, with Nour El Tayeb exhibiting remarkable athleticism. Despite her opponent's valiant efforts, Houran Gohar maintained her composure, employing a blend of aggressive shots and deft touches to secure another narrow tie-break win in the second game.

Undeterred by the setback, Nour El Tayeb persisted and narrowed the gap with a stunning backhand kill to claim the third game 11-6.

Entering the fourth game, Noran Gohar remained steadfast in her strategy, unleashing precise shots to keep Nour El Tayeb on the defensive. Seizing an early lead, the 26-year-old maintained her dominance, ultimately closing out the match with an 11-6 victory in the fourth game, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown in the women’s final of this year’s Black Ball Squash Open.

[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bt [4] Mazen Hesham (EGY) 5-11, 11-5, 11-2, 8-11, 11-2 (59m)
World No.1 Ali Farag advanced one step closer to clinching his maiden Black Ball Squash Open title, overcoming the formidable challenge posed by Mazen Hesham in a thrilling five-game semi-final.

The match commenced with Mazen Hesham asserting his dominance, executing a well-calculated strategy to surge to a commanding 7-1 lead, capitalising on precise shot selection and minimal errors. Despite Ali Farag mounting a comeback to narrow the deficit to 10-5, Mazen Hesham claimed the opening game to establish an early advantage.

Undeterred by the setback, Ali Farag maintained his composed approach in the second game, strategically lengthening the rallies and capitalising on Mazen Hesham's vulnerabilities. Employing a strategic positioning higher upon the court, Al Farag succeeded in neutralising his opponent's strengths, ultimately levelling the match with an emphatic 11-5 victory in the second game.

The third game mirrored the second, with Mazen Hesham succumbing to a barrage of unforced errors, tallying a total of 30 throughout the contest. Struggling both physically and tactically, Mazen Hesham endeavoured to shorten the rallies, yet found himself outmatched by his opponent’s consistent rhythm. Seizing an early lead, Ali Farag surged to a 2-1 advantage in the match.

A brief interlude for physiotherapy seemed to rejuvenate Mazen Hesham in the fourth game, as the 30-year-old swiftly raced to a commanding 9-2 lead. However, Ali Farag staged a remarkable comeback, narrowing the margin to 10-8. Despite his opponent’s resurgence, Mazen Hesham managed to hold on, forcing a decisive fifth game.

The fifth game however witnessed a dominant display from Ali Farag, as he stormed to a commanding 6-0 lead, leaving Mazen Hesham struggling to find a foothold in the match. With unwavering focus and precision, Ali Farag sealed his place in the title decider after 59 minutes of intense action, clinching the deciding game with an authoritative 11-2 victory.

Farag's triumph underscores his unwavering determination and exceptional skill, setting the stage for an enthralling finale at the Black Ball Open as he vies for squash supremacy.

[2] Olivia Weaver (USA) bt [4] Tinne Gilis (BEL) 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 (26m)
Olivia Weaver of the USA secured her debut PSA World Tour Gold final in impressive fashion at the Black Ball Squash Open, delivering a masterclass performance to dispatch Tinne Gilis with authority.

Demonstrating near-flawless execution, Olivia Weaver exhibited her prowess by committing only two errors enroute to a commanding straight games semi-final victory, wrapping up the match in a brisk 26 minutes of intense play.

Despite an initial surge from Tinne Gilis, who claimed a 4-1 lead, Olivia Weaver swiftly asserted her dominance, showing remarkable resilience to overturn the deficit and seize control of proceedings. She surged to an 11-6 triumph in the first game, setting the tone for her dominant display.

Maintaining her momentum, Olivia Weaver extended her lead with an emphatic 11-5 victory in the second game with exemplary control of the court and exploiting her opponent’s vulnerabilities.

As the match progressed, Olivia Weaver continued to dictate the tempo from the T, demonstrating impeccable control of her length game and denying Tinne Gilis any opportunity to mount a comeback. With a commanding lead in the third game, the American cruised to six match balls, eventually clinching victory on her third attempt

[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [3] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) 11-6, 7-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-8 (73m)
Mostafa Asal secured a hard-fought 73-minute 11-, 7-11 5-11 11-7 11-8 semi-final victory over his Egyptian counterpart Karim Abdel Gawad to confirm his place in the men’s final of the 2024 Black Ball Squash Open against top seed Ali Farag.

Dubbed 'The Raging Bull', Mostafa Asal started the match with a display of sheer dominance, swiftly manoeuvring across the T and effectively intercepting the cross-court shots from the racket of his opponent. Overcoming Gawad's initial resistance, Mostafa Asal seized control during the mid-phase of the game, unleashing a barrage of aggressive shots to claim the first game convincingly 11-6.

However, the tide shifted in the second game as Karim Abdel Gawad, and known as 'The Baby-Faced Assassin', capitalised on Asal's early attempts to open up the front court. Exploiting his opponent's slight lapse in shot selection, Gawad fought back valiantly, levelling the match with renewed determination.

With the momentum on his side, Karim Abdel Gawad continued to assert his dominance in the third game, strategically positioning himself at the T and capitalising on any opportunity to exploit his opponent’s vulnerabilities. Demonstrating the skill that earned him the title of former World Champion, Gawad surged ahead, clinching a 2-1 lead in the match.

The fourth game witnessed a series of interruptions due to interference in the middle of the court, prompting the intervention of the referee on multiple occasions. Despite the disruptions, Mostafa Asal managed to regain control of the match, forcing the semi-final into a decisive fifth game.

In a tense and scrappy final game, both players grappled with clearing the middle of the court, with occasional Video Referee decisions punctuating the otherwise high-quality squash. Despite Mostafa Asal allowing Gawad to narrow the gap after initially establishing a four-point buffer, 'The Raging Bull' held his nerve to clinch the final game 11-8, emerging victorious after an intense 73-minute battle on the court.

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s Semi-Finals:

[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bt [4] Mazen Hesham (EGY) 5-11, 11-5, 11-2, 8-11, 11-2 (59m)
[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [3] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) 11-6, 7-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-8 (73m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s Semi-Finals:
[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt [3] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) 12-10, 13-11, 6-11, 11-6 (55m)
[2] Olivia Weaver (USA) bt [4] Tinne Gilis (BEL) 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 (26m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bt [9/16] Miguel Rodriguez (COL) 11-7, 9-11, 11-9, 11-6 (48m)
[4] Mazen Hesham (EGY) bt [9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) 6-11, 11-9, 11-7, 1-11, 11-8 (64m)
[3] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bt [9/16] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) 11-2, 11-6, 11-8 (28m)
[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) 11-7, 11-6, 13-15, 11-6 (62m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s Quarter-Finals:
[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt [8] Nada Abbas (EGY) 11-3, 11-1, 11-4 (28m)
[3] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bt [6] Salma Hany (EGY) 11-9, 11-7, 11-6 (37m)
[4] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt [5] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) 11-5, 11-8, 3-11, 11-7 (42m)
[2] Olivia Weaver (USA) bt [9/16] Hana Moataz (EGY) 11-0, 11-8, 11-8 (33m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 2nd Round:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bt Curtis Malik (ENG) 12-10, 11-3, 11-7 (35m)
[9/16] Miguel Rodriguez (COL) bt [5] Tarek Momen (EGY) 11-9, 11-6, 4-11, 6-11, 11-5 (81m)
[9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt [6] Joel Makin (WAL) 8-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-9 (72m)
[4] Mazen Hesham (EGY) bt [9/16] Nicolas Müller (SUI) 11-7, 11-3, 12-10 (28m)
[3] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bt [9/16] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) 8-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (97m)
[9/16] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) bt [8] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) 5-11, 11-7, 4-1 ret. (28m)
[9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt [7] Victor Crouin (FRA) 12-10, 11-9, 3-11, 11-9 (54m)
[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bt [9/16] Grégoire Marche (FRA) 11-5, 5-11, 10-12, 11-4, 11-5 (59m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 2nd Round:

[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bt [9/16] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) 11-4, 11-5, 11-4 (31m)
[8] Nada Abbas (EGY) bt [9/16] Mariam Metwally (EGY) 12-10, 11-5, 11-4 (31m)
[6] Salma Hany (EGY) bt Salma Eltayeb (EGY) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (33m)
[3] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bt [9/16] Zeina Mickawy (EGY) 11-3, 11-7, 11-5 (26m)
[4] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bt [9/16] Sana Ibrahim (EGY) 11-3, 11-5, 11-7 (29m)
[5] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) bt [9/16] Hana Ramadan (EGY) 11-13, 12-10, 13-15, 11-8, 11-9 (64m)
[9/16] Hana Moataz (EGY) bt [7] Amina Orfi (EGY) 6-11, 12-10, 11-9, 14-12 (64m)
[2] Olivia Weaver (USA) bt [9/16] Mélissa Alves (FRA) 11-7, 11-4, 5-2 ret. (26m)

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Men’s 1st Round:

[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bye
Curtis Malik (ENG) bt [9/16] Omar Mosaad (EGY) 11-7, 11-9, 13-15, 7-11, 13-11 (65m)
[9/16] Miguel Rodriguez (COL) bt Yahya Elnawasany (EGY) 11-4, 11-8, 8-11, 11-1 (43m)
[5] Tarek Momen (EGY) bye
[6] Joel Makin (WAL) bye
[9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt Raphael Kandra (GER) 11-2, 11-8, 11-9 (35m)
[9/16] Nicolas Müller (SUI) bt [WC] Aly Ezzat (DMA) 11-5, 11-6, 11-5 (31m)
[4] Mazen Hesham (EGY) bye
[3] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bye
[9/16] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bt Leonel Cardenas (MEX) 11-13, 11-2, 11-8, 11-6 (74m)
[9/16] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) bt Bernat Jaume (ESP) 14-12, 11-8, 11-8 (48m)
[8] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) bye
[7] Victor Crouin (FRA) bye
[9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt Leandro Romiglio (ARG) 12-10, 7-11, 11-7, 11-7 (58m)
[9/16] Grégoire Marche (FRA) bt Karim El Hammamy (EGY) 11-7, 11-9, 9-11, 10-10 ret. (89m)
[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bye

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024, Black Ball Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt
Women’s 1st Round:

[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bye
[9/16] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) bt Emilia Soini (FIN) 11-2, 11-5, 11-8 (21m)
[9/16] Mariam Metwally (EGY) bt [WC] Nour Ramy (EGY) 11-2, 11-5, 11-4 (22m)
[8] Nada Abbas (EGY) bye
[6] Salma Hany (EGY) bye
Salma Eltayeb (EGY) bt [9/16] Nadine Shahin (EGY) 11-7, 11-6, 11-5 (23m)
[9/16] Zeina Mickawy (EGY) bt Alicia Mead (ENG) 11-7, 11-9, 11-8 (30m)
[3] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bye
[4] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bye
[9/16] Sana Ibrahim (EGY) bt Haya Ali (EGY) 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 (27m)
[9/16] Hana Ramadan (EGY) bt Cindy Merlo (SUI) 11-9, 11-8, 8-11, 11-6 (36m)
[5] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) bye
[7] Amina Orfi (EGY) bye
[9/16] Hana Moataz (EGY) bt Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY) 11-3, 11-8, 9-11, 11-6 (42m)
[9/16] Mélissa Alves (FRA) bt Kenzy Ayman (EGY) 11-5, 11-5, 8-11, 12-10 (39m)
[2] Olivia Weaver (USA) bye

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour travels to Egypt for the first time in the 2023-24 squash season, with the PSA Black Ball Squash Open returning to the calendar featuring 48 players who will compete at the Black Ball Sporting Club.

In the men's draw, World No.1 Ali Farag, who has previously contesting the title five times without success, will be confident of his chances this year. His dominant season, punctuated by only a single defeat to New Zealand's Paul Coll, who is absent from this year’s PSA Black Ball Squash Open, puts him in prime position to claim a seventh title in 2024.

Mostafa Asal, the "Raging Bull," steps up as the men's number two seed. Fresh off a runner-up finish at the London Squash Classic, Mostafa Asal, who already clinched the Florida Squash Open in January, will be hungry to end the season strongly and reclaim a spot in the world's top three.

The men's draw also boasts threats like Karim Abdel Gawad, Mazen Hesham, and last year's finalist Tarek Momen.

In the women's draw, defending champion Nouran Gohar seeks to retain her crown and secure her first title of the 2023-24 squash season which has been hampered by injury. Nicknamed "The Terminator," Noran Gohar benefits from the absence of both the World No.1 Nour ElSherbini and World No.3 Hania El Hammamy, presenting her with a golden opportunity.

The women's draw also sees Olivia Weaver of the USA take the mantle of second seed, her highest ever in a PSA World Tour Gold event. Olivier Weaver hasn't competed internationally since the Hong Kong Squash Open in December, but she arrives in Egypt determined to make a mark and potentially claim the biggest title of her career.

However, Nouran Gohar and Olivier Weaver will face a gauntlet of challengers, including Nour El Tayeb, Tinne Gilis, and Rowan Elaraby.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have announced the draws for the Black Ball Squash Open 2024 to be staged at the Black Ball Sporting Club in Cairo, Egypt from the 11th to 16th April.

World No.1 Ali Farag has been confirmed as the men’s top seed with defending women’s champion Nouran Gohar confirmed as the top seed of the women’s draw of the prestigious PSA World Tour Gold event.

Despite being a three-time finalist at the Black Ball Sporting Club, Ali Farag remains determined to clinch one of the few PSA World Tour Gold titles to have eluded him thus far. The reigning Men’s World Squash Champion, pursuing his seventh PSA World Tour title of the 2023-24 squash season, will play the winner of Curtis Malik and Omar Mosaad in his opening match.

Mostafa Asal, dubbed 'The Raging Bull', is the second seed and will be seeking his second major PSA World Tour title of the year after securing victory at the Florida Squash Open in January. Mostafa Asal, presently ranked World No.4, will play the winner of Auguste Dussourd or Karim El Hammamy in his opening match.

Should the seedings unfold as projected, Mostafa Asal is poised to clash with the No.3 seed, Karim Abdel Gawad, in the semi-finals. The duo previously squared off in the final of the Ace Malaysia Squash Cup, with Karim Abdel Gawad emerging victorious and eager to secure his fourth PSA World Tour title of the season.

Egypt's Mazen Hesham, enjoying a hugely successful season highlighted by victories over Diego Elias and Mohamed Elshorbagy, ascends to his career-best ranking of World No.6. The ‘Black Falcon' is seeded to meet Ali Farag in the semi-finals, reminiscent of their recent Windy City Squash Open clash where Ali Farag triumphed in five gruelling games. Mazen Hesham will open his campaign against either Nicolas Mueller or wildcard entrant Aly Ezzat.

Nouran Gohar, the top seed in the women's draw, aims to retain her title from 2023 and seize her inaugural PSA World Tour win of the 2023-24 squash season. Despite enduring a setback earlier in the season due to a plantar fascia injury sidelining her for four months, the resilient World No.3 showed remarkable resilience by reaching the final stages of both the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions and the Windy City Squash Open. Nouran Gohar will commence her tournament journey following a round one bye, awaiting the winner between Emilia Soini and Fayrouz Aboelkheier.

Meanwhile, USA's Olivia Weaver secures the No.2 seed, propelled by an exceptional season marked by two domestic victories and a semi-final finish at the U.S Squash Open in October. The 28-year-old, yet to surpass the semi-final stage at a PSA World Tour Gold event, harbours a fervent desire to break into the world’s top five.

Nour El Tayeb, the No.3 seed, shares the top half of the draw's with top seed Nouran Gohar. Nour El Tayeb, buoyed by her recent triumph in Cleveland, seeks to spring an upset enroute to the final, eyeing her fourth PSA World Tour title of the 2023-24 squash season. In her opening match, Nour El Tayeb must navigate past the challenge posed by either Zeina Mickawy or Alicia Mead.

Nouran Gohar and Mohamed ElShorbagy were crowned 2023 PSA Black Ball Squash Open champions

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024
Black Ball Sporting Club in Cairo, Egypt
Men's Draw:
[1] Ali Farag (EGY) bye
Curtis Malik (ENG) v [9/16] Omar Mosaad (EGY)
[9/16] Miguel Rodriguez (COL) v Yahya Elnawasany (EGY)
[5] Tarek Momen (EGY) bye
[6] Joel Makin (WAL) bye
Raphael Kandra (GER) v [9/16] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY)
[9/16] Nicolas Mueller (SUI) v [WC] Aly Ezzat (DMA)
[4] Mazen Hesham (EGY) bye
[3] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bye
Leonel Cardenas (MEX) v [9/16] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY)
[9/16] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) v Gregoire Marche (FRA)
[8] Baptiste Masotti (FRA) bye
[7] Victor Crouin (FRA) bye
Leandro Romiglio (ARG) v [9/16] Fares Dessouky (EGY)
[9/16] Auguste Dussourd (FRA) v Karim El Hammamy (EGY)
[2] Mostafa Asal (EGY) bye

Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open 2024
Black Ball Sporting Club in Cairo, Egypt
Women's Draw:
[1] Nouran Gohar (EGY) bye
Emilia Soini (FIN) v [9/16] Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY)
[9/16] Mariam Metwally (EGY) v [WC] Nour Ramy (EGY)
[8] Nada Abbas (EGY) bye
[6] Salma Hany (EGY)Salma Eltayeb (EGY) v [9/16] Nadine Shahin (EGY)
[9/16] Zeina Mickawy (EGY) v Alicia Mead (ENG)
[3] Nour El Tayeb (EGY) bye
[4] Tinne Gilis (BEL) bye
Haya Ali (EGY) v [9/16] Sana Ibrahim (EGY)
[9/16] Hana Ramadan (EGY) v Cindy Merlo (SUI)
[5] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) bye
[7] Amina Orfi (EGY) bye
Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY) v [9/16] Hana Moataz (EGY)
[9/16] Melissa Alves (FRA) v Kenzy Ayman (EGY)
[2] Olivia Weaver (USA) bye