Latest Professional Squash Assocation (PSA) Women's World Rankings
September 18 2023
England's Georgina Kennedy has achieved her highest-ever world ranking, securing the coveted World No.6 spot in the latest Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Rankings. Georgina Kennedy's ascent comes on the back of an impressive performance at the Paris Squash 2023, where she reached her first semi-final in a PSA Platinum World Tour event. Though she faced a formidable challenge in the quarter-finals of the QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic 2023, where she ultimately succumbed to the reigning champion Hania El Hammamy, her overall performance has propelled her to this historic milestone.
Georgina Kennedy's rise also sees her overtaking Belgium's Nele Gilis, firmly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with on the women’s international squash circuit.
Salma Hany of Egypt has also made significant strides, advancing one place in her quest to re-enter the top 10. Her journey to the quarter-finals of the QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic 2023, which included a notable victory over World No.8 Nour El Tayeb in the second round, showed her determination and skill. However, her path to the semi-finals was obstructed by Tinne Gilis, preventing her from progressing further.
Further reshuffling in the PSA World Rankings reveals that Rowan Elaraby and Sarah Jane Perry have each climbed one spot, while the USA's Olivia Clyne has experienced a slight descent, slipping two places to World No. 15.
Egypt's teenage sensation, Amina Orfi, continues to make waves on the international squash scene, now standing just outside the top 30 at World No.32. Her remarkable performance in Qatar, where she reached the third round, reflects her burgeoning potential, and sees her leap six places in the rankings.
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Nele Gilis, the talented squash player from Belgium, continues to amaze with her exceptional season, propelling herself to a career-high World No.6 ranking. Gilis's remarkable ascent comes on the heels of her participation in the prestigious CIB PSA World Tour Finals.
Marking her debut in this season-ending tournament, Gilis's performance earned her valuable points. Additionally, the absence of the US No.1 player, Amanda Sobhy, caused a drop in her ranking, allowing Gilis to secure a spot in the top six for the very first time in her flourishing career.
Impressively, Gilis has not only reached her maiden major final but has also clinched three victories this season. Triumphs at the Open de France de Squash, City Tattersalls Club Australian Open, and the Malaysian Squash Open Championships have solidified her prowess. Furthermore, she emerged as the runner-up in the El Gouna International, where she faced the formidable Nouran Gohar.
In another noteworthy development, Nour El Tayeb, hailing from Egypt, has experienced a resurgence in her rankings. Following her exceptional performance in the semi-finals of the CIB PSA World Tour Finals, she has climbed back into the top five for the first time since giving birth to her baby daughter Farida in 2021.
In the women's rankings, American athlete Olivia Clyne has ascended to World No.13, benefiting from the decline of England's Sarah-Jane Perry. Perry's loss of points from the previous year's CIB PSA World Tour Finals caused her ranking to drop.
Furthermore, American squash player Marina Stefanoni has returned to her career-high ranking of World No.56. Stefanoni's achievement comes on the back of her notable performance, culminating in reaching the final of the Champion Fiberglass Women's Open in Houston.
In summary, Nele Gilis's sensational rise to World No.6, coupled with Nour El Tayeb's resurgence has added excitement and intrigue to the squash world rankings. Moreover, Olivia Clyne and Marina Stefanoni have showcased their mettle by regaining their positions and achieving personal milestones.
Georgina Kennedy's rise also sees her overtaking Belgium's Nele Gilis, firmly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with on the women’s international squash circuit.
Salma Hany of Egypt has also made significant strides, advancing one place in her quest to re-enter the top 10. Her journey to the quarter-finals of the QTerminals Qatar Squash Classic 2023, which included a notable victory over World No.8 Nour El Tayeb in the second round, showed her determination and skill. However, her path to the semi-finals was obstructed by Tinne Gilis, preventing her from progressing further.
Further reshuffling in the PSA World Rankings reveals that Rowan Elaraby and Sarah Jane Perry have each climbed one spot, while the USA's Olivia Clyne has experienced a slight descent, slipping two places to World No. 15.
Egypt's teenage sensation, Amina Orfi, continues to make waves on the international squash scene, now standing just outside the top 30 at World No.32. Her remarkable performance in Qatar, where she reached the third round, reflects her burgeoning potential, and sees her leap six places in the rankings.
For more information, visit: www.psaworldtour.com
Nele Gilis, the talented squash player from Belgium, continues to amaze with her exceptional season, propelling herself to a career-high World No.6 ranking. Gilis's remarkable ascent comes on the heels of her participation in the prestigious CIB PSA World Tour Finals.
Marking her debut in this season-ending tournament, Gilis's performance earned her valuable points. Additionally, the absence of the US No.1 player, Amanda Sobhy, caused a drop in her ranking, allowing Gilis to secure a spot in the top six for the very first time in her flourishing career.
Impressively, Gilis has not only reached her maiden major final but has also clinched three victories this season. Triumphs at the Open de France de Squash, City Tattersalls Club Australian Open, and the Malaysian Squash Open Championships have solidified her prowess. Furthermore, she emerged as the runner-up in the El Gouna International, where she faced the formidable Nouran Gohar.
In another noteworthy development, Nour El Tayeb, hailing from Egypt, has experienced a resurgence in her rankings. Following her exceptional performance in the semi-finals of the CIB PSA World Tour Finals, she has climbed back into the top five for the first time since giving birth to her baby daughter Farida in 2021.
In the women's rankings, American athlete Olivia Clyne has ascended to World No.13, benefiting from the decline of England's Sarah-Jane Perry. Perry's loss of points from the previous year's CIB PSA World Tour Finals caused her ranking to drop.
Furthermore, American squash player Marina Stefanoni has returned to her career-high ranking of World No.56. Stefanoni's achievement comes on the back of her notable performance, culminating in reaching the final of the Champion Fiberglass Women's Open in Houston.
In summary, Nele Gilis's sensational rise to World No.6, coupled with Nour El Tayeb's resurgence has added excitement and intrigue to the squash world rankings. Moreover, Olivia Clyne and Marina Stefanoni have showcased their mettle by regaining their positions and achieving personal milestones.