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NICK MATTHEW SIGNS TO DUNLOP

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

internationalSPORTgroup have announced that England squash star Nick Matthewhas signed a long-term contract with Dunlop to endorse the brand’s range of squash rackets, balls, string, grips and equipment luggage.

WORLD No.1 KARIM DARWISH SIGNS FOR HEAD SPORT

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

internationalSPORTgroup have announced that Egypt’s World No.1 squash player Karim Darwish has signed a long-term contract with HEAD Sport to endorse the brand’s range of squash rackets, footwear and apparel.

KARIM DARWISH WINS SAUDI INTERNATIONAL

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saudi Squash International, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Final:

[7] Karim Darwish (EGY) bt [2] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) 11-9, 11-5, 3-11, 11-8

Karim Darwish rounded off the best year of his career by far when he beat Gregory Gaultier 11-9 11-5 3-11 11-8 in the final of the Saudi International to win the $250,000 PSA Tour Super Series Platinum championship - the richest tournament in the history of squash - in the Saudi city of Al-Khobar.

PSA APPOINTS GREENSPACE TO MAKE WORLD SQUASH ‘COOL’

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brand identity and experiential agency Greenspace has been appointed by the Professional Squash Association to refresh and re-invigorate the PSA Tour Super Series in order to widen the appeal of the sport.

DELIA ARNOLD WINS NSC SUPER SATELLITE NO5

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No5, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[2] Delia Arnold (MAS) bt [1] Donna Urquhart (AUS) 11-9, 14-12, 11-3

Malaysia’s Delia Arnold defeated Australia’s Donna Urquart 11-9 14-12 11-3 to celebrate success in the NSC Super Squash Satellite No5 at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

MATTHEW KARWALSKI WINS NSC SUPER SATELLITE NO5

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No5, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[2] Matthew Karwalski (AUS) bt Andrew Wagih Shoukry (EGY) 8-11, 11-5, 11-9, 3-11, 11-7

Second seeds Matthew Karwalski celebrated success in the NSC Super Squash Satellite No5 after a 8-11 11-5 11-9 3-11 11-7 triumph over Andrew Wagih Shoukry of Egypt in the final of the Tour event at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

JENNY DUNCALF WINS SHARM EL SHEIKH OPEN

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sharm El Sheikh Open, South Sinai, Egypt

Final:

[2] Jenny Duncalf (ENG) bt [1] Rachael Grinham (AUS) 11-4, 11-5, 13-11

England's Jenny Duncalf recorded one of the best wins of her career when she upset Australia's top seed Rachael Grinham 11-4 11-5 13-11 in the final of the Sharm El Sheikh Open to clinch the $26,200 WISPA World Tour Silver squash event title in South Sinai, Egypt.

ORLA NOOM WINS HILLEGOM FLOWERBULB OPEN

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hillegom Flowerbulb Open, Hillegom, Netherlands

Final:

[2] Orla Noom (NED) bt [1] Lauren Siddall (ENG) 11-6, 12-10, 11-8

Orla Noom secured her second WISPA World Tour title of the year and the fourth of her career with an impressive display of high quality squash to defeat top-seeded Lauren Siddall 11-6 12-10 11-8 in the final of the Squash Hillegom Flowerbulb Open in Hillegom in the Netherlands.

NICHOLAS MUELLER WINS RUSSIAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND CHAMPIONSHIP

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Russian Opportunities Fund Championship, Moscow, Russia

Final:

[1] Nicolas Mueller (SUI) bt Adrian Waller (ENG) 11-2, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8

After an impressive run as a junior, Swiss squash star Nicolas Mueller celebrated his first PSA Tour title as a senior when he overcame England’s Adrian Waller 11-2 9-11 11-8 11-8 to win the inaugural Russian Opportunities Fund Championship in the final of the Satellite event at the Multisport Club in the Russian capital Moscow.

PROFESSIONAL SQUASH ASSOCIATION JOINS FORCES WITH KHP CONSULTING

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Board of the Professional Squash Association (PSA), through its newly-appointed chairman Ziad Al-Turki, has engaged the services of international marketing and communications agency KHP Consulting to help further build the universal appeal of the PSA World Tour.

WORLD’S TOP 16 ON BOARD FOR JP MORGAN TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The world’s best squash players will once again transform Grand Central Terminal in New York into a spectacular sports arena when the JP Morgan Tournament of Champions gets underway from 23-29 January 2009. Headlining the list of squash stars who will be competing on the glittering four-walled glass court in Vanderbilt Hall will be defending champion Ramy Ashour, the 21-year-old Egyptian currently ranked three in the world rankings, who won the World Open title in September to add to his two Junior World Championships.

EMMA BEDDOES WINS LE SPORT OPEN

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Le Sport Open, Colwyn Bay, Wales

Final:

[1] Emma Beddoes (ENG) bt Victoria Lust (ENG) 11-9, 11-8, 11-3

Top seed Emma Beddoes triumphed in an all-English climax of the Women's Le Sport Open when shebeat unseeded Victoria Lust 11-9 11-8 11-3 in the final of the $4,000 WISPA World Tour squash event in its maiden year at Le Sport Health & Fitness in Colwyn Bay, Wales.

GILLY LANE WINS KEAN DELFT OPEN

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kean Delft Open, Delft, Netherlands

Final:

[2] Gilly Lane (USA) bt [1] Steve Finitsis (AUS) 11-7, 4-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-9

US squash player Gilly Lane celebrated his first title on the PSA Tour when he upset top-seeded Australian Steve Finitsis 11-7 4-11 6-11 11-6 11-9 in the final of the Kean Delft Open in the Dutch city of Delft.

BORJA GOLAN WINS OHL SPANISH OPEN

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

OHL Spanish Open, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain

Final:

[1] Borja Golan (ESP) bt [4] Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY) 11-4, 8-11, 11-6, 7-11, 11-8

Top-ranked Spaniard Borja Golan delighted the local crowds on the Spanish island of Tenerife when he beat Egypt's Mohamed El Shorbagy 11-4 8-11 11-6 7-11 11-8 in the final of the $22,000 OHL Spanish Open at Centro Insular de Squash de Tenerife in Santa Cruzto become the first local winner of the PSA Tour squash event.

CHRIS SIMPSON WINS SERVUS CREDIT UNION EDMONTON OPEN

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Servus Credit Union Edmonton Open, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Final:

[4] Chris Simpson (ENG) bt [6] Matthew Giuffre (CAN) 11-8, 11-9, 11-5

Chris Simpson, the fourth seed from England, won the inaugural Servus Credit Union Edmonton Open after beating local hero Matthew Giuffre 11-8 11-9 11-5 in the final of the $10,000 PSA Tour squash event at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton, in Alberta, Canada.

EGYPT WIN WOMEN’S WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Women's World Team Championship, Cairo, Egypt

Final:

[2] EGYPT bt [1] ENGLAND 2-1

Omneya Abdel Kawy bt Jenny Duncalf 11-1, 11-6, 11-9

Raneem El Weleily lost to Laura Lengthorn-Massaro 8-11, 11-5, 13-15, 11-6, 4-11

Engy Kheirallah bt Alison Waters 4-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-0, 12-10

In one of the most dramatic climaxes of the Women's World Team Squash Championship of all time - staged before a packed crowd of partisan fans on an all-glass court in the grounds of the National Stadium in Cairo - hosts Egypt beat defending champions Englandto win the title for the first time aftera final which went to the wire.

CAPITALIZE GIVEN EXTENDED PR BRIEF FOR NATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following three successful years implementing the annual PR campaign for The British National Squash Championships, PR, Experiential and Sponsorship agency Capitalize has been given an extended brief to handle both the Press Office and PR campaign for The National Squash Championships 09 which is set to run between 9th-15th February at the National Squash Centre in Manchester.

ATCO BRITISH OPEN – MANCHESTER 2009

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sports management company internationalSPORTgroup™ and England Squash and have announced a pioneering new agreement with Manchester City Council to stage the British Open Squash Championships for the next three years, heralding an exciting new era for the world’s most prestigious squash title.

ATCO BRITISH OPEN – MANCHESTER 2009

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ATCO BRITISH OPEN – MANCHESTER 2009

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WOMEN’S DECEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While Malaysia's Nicol David completes her second full calendar year as World No.1 in the new December Women's World Squash Rankings, Londoner Alison Waters makes notable progress by moving to a career-high No.5 to become the highest-ranked English player for the first time in the list published by the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA).

MEN’S DECEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Egyptians Amr Shabana, Karim Darwish and Ramy Ashour become the first players from the same country to occupy the top three positions in the Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings since the world rankings were first produced more than three decades ago.

WOMEN’S DECEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S DECEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SUZIE PIERREPONT WINS MACAU OPEN

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Macau Open, Macau

Final:

[6] Suzie Pierrepont (ENG) bt [2] Samantha Teran (MEX) 11-6, 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4

England's Suzie Pierrepont secured the 2008 Macau Open title, defeating Mexico’s Samantha Teran 11-6 7-11 11-9 9-11 11-4 in the final in Macau, the first European colony in China.

GREGORY GAULTIER WINS MACAU OPEN

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Macau Open, Macau

Final:

[1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [2] Karim Darwish (EGY) 11-6, 11-9, 11-5

Frenchman Gregory Gaultier secured the 2008 Macau Open title by overcoming Egypt’s Karim Darwish 11-6 11-9 11-5 in Macau, the first European colony in China.

ERIC GALVEZ WINS BC OPEN

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BC Open, Richmond, BC, Canada

Final:

[2] Eric Galvez (MEX) bt [1] Shahier Razik (CAN) 11-8, 11-7, 11-6

Second-seeded Mexican Eric Galvez shocked local favourite Shahier Razik, winning 11-8 11-7 11-6 in the final of the BC Open to secure the inaugural $15,000 PSA Tour title at Sport Central in Richmond, Canada.

SUZIE PIERREPONT WINS MACAU OPEN

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Macau Open, Macau

Final:

[6] Suzie Pierrepont (ENG) bt [2] Samantha Teran (MEX) 11-6, 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4

England's Suzie Pierrepont secured the 2008 Macau Open title, defeating Mexico’s Samantha Teran 11-6 7-11 11-9 9-11 11-4 in the final in Macau, the first European colony in China.

GREGORY GAULTIER WINS MACAU OPEN

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Macau Open, Macau

Final:

[1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [2] Karim Darwish (EGY) 11-6, 11-9, 11-5

Frenchman Gregory Gaultier secured the 2008 Macau Open title by overcoming Egypt’s Karim Darwish 11-6 11-9 11-5 in Macau, the first European colony in China.

ERIC GALVEZ WINS BC OPEN

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BC Open, Richmond, BC, Canada

Final:

[2] Eric Galvez (MEX) bt [1] Shahier Razik (CAN) 11-8, 11-7, 11-6

THE YOUNG LADY BECOMES A SAGE

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton

It was the year in which Nicol David made another leap of status. She changed from pan-Asian celebrity to international sage.

THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD HAS SHIFTED

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton

“Egypt is the new capital of the squash world,” claimed Amir Wagih, the Egyptian Head Coach, after a sensational World Open at Manchester in which his country provided the first qualifier to reach the quarterfinals in twenty-two years, three semi-finalists, and a thrilling new champion.

THE YOUNG LADY BECOMES A SAGE

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton

It was the year in which Nicol David made another leap of status. She changed from pan-Asian celebrity to international sage.

THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD HAS SHIFTED

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton

JOSHNA CHINAPPA WINS NSC SUPER SATELLITE NO4

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[1] Joshna Chinappa (IND) bt [3] Low Wee Wern (MAS) 11-8, 11-7, 11-6

India

’s Joshna Chinappa celebrated her second title success in the Malaysian capital after defeating Malaysian Low Wee Wern 11-8 11-7 11-6 in the NSC Super Satellite No4 trophy at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

ZAC ALEXANDER WINS NSC SUPER SATELLITE NO4

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[3] Zac Alexander (AUS) bt [4] Stephane Galifi (FRA) 11-8, 3-11, 11-9, 12-10

Australian Zac Alexander defeated Stephane Galifi of France 11-8 3-11 11-9 12-10 to celebrate his second title successes in the Malaysian capital to win the NSC Super Squash Satellite No4 at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

AMR SHABANA WINS CATHAY PACIFIC HONG KONG OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong

Final:

[1] Amr Shabana (EGY) bt [2] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) 11-7, 13-15, 8-11, 11-2, 11-3

Favourite Amr Shabana retained his title in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open Championships - but, fittingly, had his toughest challenge of the tournament defeating Gregory Gaultier of France 11-7 13-15 8-11 11-2 11-3 on the all-glass court overlooking the waterfront at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Hong Kong.

NICOL DAVID WINS CATHAY PACIFIC HONG KONG OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong

Final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [3] Rachael Grinham (AUS) 14-12, 11-13, 11-8, 11-8

Favourite Nicol David overcame Rachael Grinham of Australia 14-12 11-13 11-8 11-8 to retain her Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open Championships title on the all-glass court overlooking the waterfront at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Hong Kong.

ORLA NOOM WINS PRAGUE OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prague Open, Prague, Czech Republic

Final:

[1] Orla Noom (NED) bt [5] Lucie Fialova (CZE) 11-8, 7-11, 11-3, 8-11, 11-3

Orla Noom made her mark in squash history by defeating local star Luzie Fialova 11-8 7-11 11-3 9-11- 11-3 to become the winner of the first WISPA World Tour event to be staged in the Czech Republic at the Squashcentrum Strahov in the country's capital Prague.

CLINTON LEEUW WINS ZAIN KENYA OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Zain Kenya Open, Nairobi, Kenya

Final:

[7] Clinton Leeuw (RSA) bt [1] Stephen Coppinger (RSA) 11-9, 4-11, 5-11, 11-8, 11-6

A surprise all-South African final brought the Zain Kenya Open to a climaxat Parklands Sports Club in the country's capital Nairobi with seventh seed Clinton Leeuw defeating favourite Stephen Coppinger 11-9 4-11 5-11 11-8 11-6 for the $7,000 PSA Tour squash title.

JOSHNA CHINAPPA WINS NSC SUPER SATELLITE NO4

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[1] Joshna Chinappa (IND) bt [3] Low Wee Wern (MAS) 11-8, 11-7, 11-6

India

ZAC ALEXANDER WINS NSC SUPER SATELLITE NO4

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[3] Zac Alexander (AUS) bt [4] Stephane Galifi (FRA) 11-8, 3-11, 11-9, 12-10

AMR SHABANA WINS CATHAY PACIFIC HONG KONG OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong

Final:

[1] Amr Shabana (EGY) bt [2] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) 11-7, 13-15, 8-11, 11-2, 11-3

NICOL DAVID WINS CATHAY PACIFIC HONG KONG OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong

Final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [3] Rachael Grinham (AUS) 14-12, 11-13, 11-8, 11-8

ORLA NOOM WINS PRAGUE OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prague Open, Prague, Czech Republic

Final:

[1] Orla Noom (NED) bt [5] Lucie Fialova (CZE) 11-8, 7-11, 11-3, 8-11, 11-3

CLINTON LEEUW WINS ZAIN KENYA OPEN

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Zain Kenya Open, Nairobi, Kenya

Final:

[7] Clinton Leeuw (RSA) bt [1] Stephen Coppinger (RSA) 11-9, 4-11, 5-11, 11-8, 11-6

ENGLAND SEEDED TO RETAIN WOMEN'S WORLD TEAM TITLE IN EGYPT

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

England are seeded to retain the title in next month's Women's World Team Squash Championship in Egypt, according to the team line-ups announced by the World Squash Federation.

ENGLAND SEEDED TO RETAIN WOMEN'S WORLD TEAM TITLE IN EGYPT

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

England are seeded to retain the title in next month's Women's World Team Squash Championship in Egypt, according to the team line-ups announced by the World Squash Federation.

MOHD ALI ANWAR REDA WINS KENGEN PARKLANDS OPEN

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kengen Parklands Open, Nairobi, Kenya

Final:

[1] Mohd Ali Anwar Reda (EGY) bt [2] Stephen Coppinger (RSA) 4-11, 4-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-8

Egypt’s former champion Mohd Ali Anwar Reda successfully marked his return to the Parklands Sports Club in Nairobi when he lifted his second Kengen Parklands Open title after beating South Africa’s Stephen Coppinger 4-11 4-11 11-8 11-7 11-8 in the final of the $10,000 PSA Tour event in Kenya.

MOHD ALI ANWAR REDA WINS KENGEN PARKLANDS OPEN

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kengen Parklands Open, Nairobi, Kenya

Final:

[1] Mohd Ali Anwar Reda (EGY) bt [2] Stephen Coppinger (RSA) 4-11, 4-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-8

KARIM DARWISH HEADS RACE TO ATCO SUPER SERIES FINALS – THE QUEEN’S CLUB 2009

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After winning his first PSA Super Series squash title at the Qatar Classic in Doha last month, Egypt's Karim Darwish heads the 2008 PSA Super Series Rankings for the first time.

HEBA EL TORKY WINS PAKISTAN OPEN

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pakistan Open, Islamabad, Pakistan

Final:

[3] Heba El Torky (EGY) bt [1] Christina Mak (HKG) 11-7, 11-8, 11-9

After reaching the women's final of the Pakistan Open, top Christina Mak failed to win the title losing 7-11 8-11 0-11 to Egypt’s Heba El Torky at the Mushaf Squash Complex in the country’s capital Islamabad.

STEPHANE GALIFI WINS NSC SATELLITE NO3

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[4] Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt [Q] Kamran Khan (MAS) 11-3, 11-2, 11-3

India’s Joshna Chinappa and Frenchman Stephane Galifi triumphed in today’s (Friday) finals of the NSC Super Squash Satellite No3 - against expectations - at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

JOSHNA CHINAPPA WINS NSC SATELLITE NO3

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[3] Joshna Chinappa (IND) bt [6] Low Wee Wern (MAS) 11-8, 11-5, 11-3

DOMINIQUE LLOYD-WALTER WINS OHIO OPEN

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ohio Open, Dayton, Ohio, USA

Final:

[1] Dominique Lloyd-Walter (ENG) bt [6] Alana Miller (CAN) 11-4, 15-13, 11-9

A packed gallery at the Dayton Squash Center saw England's Dominique Lloyd-Walter do justice to her No.1 seeding in the 2008 Women's Ohio Open - a new event on the WISPA World Tour squash calendar - by defeating Canada's Alana Miller 11-4 15-13 11-9 in 49 minutes.

AAMIR ATLAS KHAN WINS PAKISTAN OPEN

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pakistan Open, Islamabad, Pakistan

Final:

[2] Aamir Atlas Khan (PAK) bt [1] Farhan Mehboob (PAK) 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-5

Second seed Aamir Atlas Khan avenged his defeat a week earlier in the climax of the CNS International in Karachi by defeating fellow Pakistani Farhan Mehboob 8-11 11-7 11-5 11-5 in the final of the Pakistan Open at the Mushaf Squash Complex in the country’s capital Islamabad.

YASSER EL HALABY WINS BALTIMORE CUP

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Baltimore Cup, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Final:

[3] Yasser El Halaby (EGY) bt [4] Shawn Delierre (CAN) 11-6, 11-7, 11-5

Egyptian Yasser El Halaby successfully defended his Baltimore Cup title when he beat Canada's Shawn Delierre 11-6 11-7 11-5 in the final of the$10,000 PSA Tour squash eventat the Baltimore Country Club in Baltimore, USA.

KARIM DARWISH HEADS RACE TO ATCO SUPER SERIES FINALS – THE QUEEN’S CLUB 2009

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After winning his first PSA Super Series squash title at the Qatar Classic in Doha last month, Egypt's Karim Darwish heads the 2008 PSA Super Series Rankings for the first time.

KARIM DARWISH HEADS RACE TO ATCO SUPER SERIES FINALS – THE QUEEN’S CLUB 2009

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After winning his first PSA Super Series squash title at the Qatar Classic in Doha last month, Egypt's Karim Darwish heads the 2008 PSA Super Series Rankings for the first time.

HEBA EL TORKY WINS PAKISTAN OPEN

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pakistan Open, Islamabad, Pakistan

Final:

[3] Heba El Torky (EGY) bt [1] Christina Mak (HKG) 11-7, 11-8, 11-9

STEPHANE GALIFI WINS NSC SATELLITE NO3

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[4] Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt [Q] Kamran Khan (MAS) 11-3, 11-2, 11-3

JOSHNA CHINAPPA WINS NSC SATELLITE NO3

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NSC Super Satellite No3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Final:

[3] Joshna Chinappa (IND) bt [6] Low Wee Wern (MAS) 11-8, 11-5, 11-3

DOMINIQUE LLOYD-WALTER WINS OHIO OPEN

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ohio Open, Dayton, Ohio, USA

Final:

[1] Dominique Lloyd-Walter (ENG) bt [6] Alana Miller (CAN) 11-4, 15-13, 11-9

AAMIR ATLAS KHAN WINS PAKISTAN OPEN

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pakistan Open, Islamabad, Pakistan

Final:

[2] Aamir Atlas Khan (PAK) bt [1] Farhan Mehboob (PAK) 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-5

YASSER EL HALABY WINS BALTIMORE CUP

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Baltimore Cup, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Final:

[3] Yasser El Halaby (EGY) bt [4] Shawn Delierre (CAN) 11-6, 11-7, 11-5

STUART CRAWFORD WINS PALASPRINT OPEN

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Palasprint Open, Parma, Italy

Final:

[4] Stuart Crawford (SCO) bt [2] Gary Wheadon (RSA) 11-5, 11-7, 11-7

Scotland's Stuart Crawford claimed the first PSA Tour squash title of his career when he beat South African Gary Wheadon 11-5 11-7 11-7 in the final of the Palasprint Open in Parma, Italy.

STUART CRAWFORD WINS PALASPRINT OPEN

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Palasprint Open, Parma, Italy

Final:

[4] Stuart Crawford (SCO) bt [2] Gary Wheadon (RSA) 11-5, 11-7, 11-7

NATALIE GRAINGER WINS CAROL WEYMULLER OPEN

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Carol Weymuller Open, Heights Casino, New York, USA

Final:

[2] Natalie Grainger (USA) bt [4] Shelley Kitchen (NZL) 9-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-1

US squash star Natalie Grainger celebrated her third successive appearance in the final of the Women's Carol Weymuller Open by defeating New Zealand’s Shelley Kitchen 9-11 11-8 11-6 11-1 to retain the established WISPA World Tour Silver 30 title at Heights Casino in New York.

THE NEW WORLD OF JOHN WHITE

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the Hi-Tec World Squash Championships in October, John White brought to an end an illustrious playing career spanning fifteen years, during which he topped the Men’s World Rankings, captured twelve World Tour titles and became largely acknowledged as the hardest hitter of a squash ball there has been.

RITWIK BHATTACHARYA WINS INDIAN CHALLENGER NO.1

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Indian Challenger No1, Chennai, India

Final:

[2] Ritwik Bhattacharya (IND) bt [1] Saurav Ghosal (IND) 11-9, 5-11, 4-11, 11-8, 12-10

After losing to his national rival in two previous PSA Tour event finals on home soil in India, Ritwik Bhattacharya bravely fought back from two-games-to-one down to beat Indian compatriot Saurav Ghosal 11-9 5-11 4-11 11-8 12-10 to make it third time lucky in the climax of the inaugural Indian Challenger No1 at the ICL Squash Academy in Chennai.

STEVE FINITSIS WINS Q-SOURCING TROPHY

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Q-Sourcing Trophy, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Final:

[2] Steve Finitsis (AUS) bt [1] Gilly Lane (USA) 11-5, 10-12, 11-4, 11-8

Australian Steve Finitsis notched up his fifth PSA Tour title win this year when he beat top-seeded American Gilly Lane 11-5 10-12 11-4 11-8 in the final of the Q-Sourcing Squash Trophy at Victoria Squash in the Netherlands city of Rotterdam.

MARK KRAJCSAK WINS CLEARLY CONTACTS OPEN

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Clearly Contacts Open, Vancouver, Canada

Final:

[2] Mark Krajcsak (HUN) bt [4] Jesse Engelbrecht (RSA) 11-9, 11-9, 6-11, 11-3

Hungarian Mark Krajcsak netted his second PSA Tour squash title in Canada in seven days when he beat South African Jesse Engelbrecht 11-9 11-9 6-11 11-3 in the final of the Clearly Contacts Open at the Jericho Tennis Club in Vancouver.

OMAR ABDEL MEGUID WINS PRAGUE OPEN

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prague Open, Prague, Czech Republic

Final:

Omar Abdel Meguid (EGY) bt [1] Mark Rogers (RSA) 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-5

Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid joined a select of squash players who have won their maiden PSA Tour title as a non-seed when he beat favourite Mark Rogers 6-11 11-9 11-9 11-5 in the final of the Prague Open at the Squashcentrum Strahov in the Czech Republic capital Prague.

NATALIE GRAINGER WINS CAROL WEYMULLER OPEN

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Carol Weymuller Open, Heights Casino, New York, USA

Final:

[2] Natalie Grainger (USA) bt [4] Shelley Kitchen (NZL) 9-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-1

THE NEW WORLD OF JOHN WHITE

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

RITWIK BHATTACHARYA WINS INDIAN CHALLENGER NO.1

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Indian Challenger No1, Chennai, India

Final:

[2] Ritwik Bhattacharya (IND) bt [1] Saurav Ghosal (IND) 11-9, 5-11, 4-11, 11-8, 12-10

STEVE FINITSIS WINS Q-SOURCING TROPHY

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Q-Sourcing Trophy, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Final:

[2] Steve Finitsis (AUS) bt [1] Gilly Lane (USA) 11-5, 10-12, 11-4, 11-8

MARK KRAJCSAK WINS CLEARLY CONTACTS OPEN

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Clearly Contacts Open, Vancouver, Canada

Final:

[2] Mark Krajcsak (HUN) bt [4] Jesse Engelbrecht (RSA) 11-9, 11-9, 6-11, 11-3

OMAR ABDEL MEGUID WINS PRAGUE OPEN

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prague Open, Prague, Czech Republic

Final:

Omar Abdel Meguid (EGY) bt [1] Mark Rogers (RSA) 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-5

CAMILLE SERME WINS SANTIAGO OPEN

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Santiago Open, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Final:

[1] Camille Serme (FRA) bt [7] Lauren Selby (ENG) 11-7, 11-3, 12-10

The women's WISPA World Tour Tour 4 event final saw French favourite Camille Serme defeat Lauren Selby 11-7 11-3 12-10 to end the courageous run of England's seventh seed at Shopping Center Area Central in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

BORJA GOLAN WINS SANTIAGO OPEN

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Santiago Open, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Final:

[4] Borja Golan (ESP) bt [2] Stewart Boswell (AUS) 11-7, 9-11, 11-3, 11-7

Organisers of the Santiago Open are celebrating their dream climax to the 3-star PSA Tour squash event in Santiago de Compostela after hometown hero Borja Golan battled to a 70-minute win over higher-seeded opponent Stewart Boswell in the men's final at Shopping Center Area Central.

CAMILLE SERME WINS SANTIAGO OPEN

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Santiago Open, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Final:

[1] Camille Serme (FRA) bt [7] Lauren Selby (ENG) 11-7, 11-3, 12-10

BORJA GOLAN WINS SANTIAGO OPEN

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Santiago Open, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Final:

[4] Borja Golan (ESP) bt [2] Stewart Boswell (AUS) 11-7, 9-11, 11-3, 11-7

WOMEN’S NOVEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Successes in last month's Hi-Tec World Open in England and the Qatar Classic in Doha have stretched Nicol David's lead as World No.1 in the new November Women's World Squash Rankings published by the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA).

WOMEN’S NOVEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S NOVEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A career-best World No.2 ranking by Karim Darwish in the new Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings has led to Egypt becoming the first country to boast three players in the world top four for 16 years!

MEN’S NOVEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

FARHAN MEHBOOB WINS CNS INTERNATIONAL

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CNS International, Karachi, Pakistan

Final:

[1] Farhan Mehboob (PAK) bt [2] Aamir Atlas Khan (PAK) 7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-6, 11-7

Pakistani Farhan Mehboob beat compatriot Aamir Atlas Khan 7-11 11-8 7-11 11-6 11-7 in the final of the CNS International to claim the title in the $25,000 PSA Tour squash event in its eighth year at the Roshan Khan/Jahangir Khan Squash Centre in Karachi, Pakistan.

FARHAN MEHBOOB WINS CNS INTERNATIONAL

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CNS International, Karachi, Pakistan

Final:

[1] Farhan Mehboob (PAK) bt [2] Aamir Atlas Khan (PAK) 7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-6, 11-7

MEN’S NOVEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ARTURO SALAZAR WINS ECUADOR OPEN

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ecuador Open, Quito, Ecuador

Final:

[5] Arturo Salazar (MEX) bt [4] Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira (MEX) 7-11, 4-11, 11-2, 8-1 ret.

Fifth seed Arturo Salazar defeated Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira 7-11 4-11 11-2 8-1 ret. to celebrate his second successive win over a higher-seeded fellow Mexican in the final of the Ecuador Open to win the second PSA Tour title of his career in the $20,000 squash event at Quito Tenis Y Golf Club in the Ecuador capital Quito.

JOEY BARRINGTON WINS AFRICAN OPEN

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

African Open, Lagos, Nigeria

Final:

[1] Joey Barrington (ENG) bt [4] Tom Richards (ENG) 11-3, 11-6, 11-5

Joey Barrington emerged triumphant in the all-English final of the African Open, beating Tom Richards 11-3 11-6 11-5 to claim the $23,250 PSA Tour title at the Ikoyi Club in Lagos, Nigeria.

MARK KRAJCSAK WINS SASKATOON BOAST OPEN

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saskatoon Boast Open, Saskatoon, Canada

Final:

[2] Mark Krajcsak (HUN) bt [1] Aaron Frankcomb (AUS) 11-2, 11-6, 11-7

Hungarian Mark Krajcsak crowned a successful week in Canada when he upset favourite Aaron Frankcomb11-2 11-6 11-7 in the final of Saskatoon Boast Open to lift the $10,000 PSA Tour title at the YMCA of Saskatoon in Saskatoon.

JOEY BARRINGTON WINS AFRICAN OPEN

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

African Open, Lagos, Nigeria

Final:

[1] Joey Barrington (ENG) bt [4] Tom Richards (ENG) 11-3, 11-6, 11-5

MARK KRAJCSAK WINS SASKATOON BOAST OPEN

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saskatoon Boast Open, Saskatoon, Canada

Final:

[2] Mark Krajcsak (HUN) bt [1] Aaron Frankcomb (AUS) 11-2, 11-6, 11-7

ARTURO SALAZAR WINS ECUADOR OPEN

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ecuador Open, Quito, Ecuador

Final:

[5] Arturo Salazar (MEX) bt [4] Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira (MEX) 7-11, 4-11, 11-2, 8-1 ret.

KARIM DARWISH & NICOL DAVID WIN QATAR CLASSIC TITLES

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Qatar Classic, Doha, Qatar

Men's Final:

[6] Karim Darwish (EGY) bt [1] Amr Shabana (EGY) 11-4, 11-5, 11-3

Karim Darwish celebrated a sensational 11-4 11-5 11-3 victory over World No.1 Amr Shabana, the favourite and defending champion, in the final of the final of the Qatar Classic to secure the biggest World Tour title of his career at the Khalifa International Squash Complex in the Qatar capital Doha.

2009 INTERNATIONAL SQUASH PREVIEW

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By far the most important fixture on the New Year calendar is October 2nd at Copenhagen when the outcome of a world competition could have the profoundest effect upon squash since it evolved from a debtors' prison in the 19th century.

2009 INTERNATIONAL SQUASH PREVIEW

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

KARIM DARWISH & NICOL DAVID WIN QATAR CLASSIC TITLES

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Qatar Classic, Doha, Qatar

Men's Final:

[6] Karim Darwish (EGY) bt [1] Amr Shabana (EGY) 11-4, 11-5, 11-3

ENGLAND BEGIN SEARCH FOR A PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR AS PLANS ARE UNVEILED TO FIND THE NEW EMMS

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans have been unveiled to develop the young prospects hoping to follow in the footsteps of badminton star Gail Emms as England step up their quest to become the best in the world by 2016.

STEPHANE GALIFI WINS TURIN OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Turin Open, Turin, Italy

Final:

[5] Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt [4] Yann Perrin (FRA) 11-1, 11-4, 11-7

Stephane Galifi stormed to his third title in five events since returning to the PSA Tour after a three-year absence when he beat fellow Frenchman Yann Perrin 11-1 11-4 11-7 in the final of the Turin Open at the Squash City Club in the Italian city of Turin.

ROBIN CLARKE WINS GOODLIFE OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

GoodLife Open, Ottawa, Canada

Final:

[2] Robin Clarke (CAN) bt [1] Scott Arnold (AUS) 12-10, 11-4, 11-7

Canadian Robin Clarke earned his first PSA Tour squash title at the GoodLife Open when he upset top seed Scott Arnold 12-10 11-4 11-7 in the final of the $6,000 Super Satellite event at GoodLife Fitness Club in Ottawa, Canada.

MIRANDA RANIERI WINS PEPSI NIAGARA OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pepsi Niagara Open, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

Final:

Miranda Ranieri (CAN) bt Leonie Holt (ENG) 11-8, 14-12, 11-5

Unseeded Canadian Miranda Ranieri completed a remarkable run at the Women's Pepsi Niagara Open in Ontario, Canada, defeating England's Leonie Holt 11-8 14-12 11-5 in the championship final at The Club at White Oaks in Niagara on the Lake to earn her maiden WISPA World Tour squash title in only her third appearance in a Tour event.

KARIM ABDEL GAWAD WINS GOSHEN OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Goshen Open, Goshen, Indiana, USA

Final:

Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bt [2] Lewis Walters (ENG) 11-13, 11-3, 14-12, 11-2

Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad celebrated the first Tour title of his career when he beat England's Lewis Walters 11-13 11-3 14-12 11-2 in the final of the Goshen Open, the inaugural PSA Tour squash event at Goshen Squash Racquets Club in Goshen in the US state of Indiana.

STEPHANE GALIFI WINS TURIN OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Turin Open, Turin, Italy

Final:

[5] Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt [4] Yann Perrin (FRA) 11-1, 11-4, 11-7

ROBIN CLARKE WINS GOODLIFE OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

GoodLife Open, Ottawa, Canada

Final:

[2] Robin Clarke (CAN) bt [1] Scott Arnold (AUS) 12-10, 11-4, 11-7

MIRANDA RANIERI WINS PEPSI NIAGARA OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pepsi Niagara Open, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

Final:

Miranda Ranieri (CAN) bt Leonie Holt (ENG) 11-8, 14-12, 11-5

KARIM ABDEL GAWAD WINS GOSHEN OPEN

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Goshen Open, Goshen, Indiana, USA

Final:

Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) bt [2] Lewis Walters (ENG) 11-13, 11-3, 14-12, 11-2

HEAD WORLD MASTERS SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEW ZEALAND

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While hosts New Zealand took four of the titles in the Head World Masters Squash Championships in Christchurch, Australia claimed six of the titles - with South Africa four and England two - in the ninth staging of the event which attracted a record 769 players from 35 countries.

HEAD WORLD MASTERS SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEW ZEALAND

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PSA SANCTION EVENTS IN PAKISTAN

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the current political troubles in Pakistan, the Professional Squash Association (PSA) has agreed to continue to sanction two proposed PSA Tour events scheduled to take place in Islamabad and Karachi during November 2008.

WSF MOVES TO ‘PAR’ SCORING WORLDWIDE

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In one of the most radical changes in the sport in recent times, the World Squash Federation has voted to change the scoring system in Squash to ‘Point-A-Rally’ (PAR) to 11 points per game. The new scoring system will take effect worldwide, across all areas of the sport, from 1st April 2009.

WSF MOVES TO ‘PAR’ SCORING WORLDWIDE

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PSA SANCTION EVENTS IN PAKISTAN

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HEBA EL TORKY WINS BAILIAN NEW ERA MALL CHINA OPEN

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bailian New Era Mall China Open, Shanghai, China

Final:

[3] Heba El Torky (EGY) bt [5] Nouran El Torky (EGY) 11-13, 13-11, 11-8, 6-11, 11-6

Egypt's Heba El Torky defeated her sister Nouran El Torky 11-13 13-11 11-8 6-11 11-6 to take the Bailian New Era Mall China Open titleat the Bailian New Era Shopping Mall in Shanghai.

STEPHANE GALIFI WINS BAILIAN NEW ERA MALL CHINA OPEN

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bailian New Era Mall China Open, Shanghai, China

Final:

[5] Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt [2] Max Lee (HKG) 11-8, 11-4, 10-12, 11-8

Fifth-seeded Frenchman Stephane Galifi clinched the men's Bailian New Era Mall China Open title when he overcame Hong Kong’s Max Lee 11-8 11-4 10-12 11-8 at the Bailian New Era Shopping Mall in Shanghai.

HEBA EL TORKY WINS BAILIAN NEW ERA MALL CHINA OPEN

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bailian New Era Mall China Open, Shanghai, China

Final:

[3] Heba El Torky (EGY) bt [5] Nouran El Torky (EGY) 11-13, 13-11, 11-8, 6-11, 11-6

STEPHANE GALIFI WINS BAILIAN NEW ERA MALL CHINA OPEN

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bailian New Era Mall China Open, Shanghai, China

Final:

[5] Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt [2] Max Lee (HKG) 11-8, 11-4, 10-12, 11-8

LEGENDS GEOFF HUNT & HASHIM & AZAM KHAN HONOURED AT WORLD AWARDS

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Squash legends Hashim & Azam Khan, together with Australian Geoff Hunt, have been honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the World Squash Awards in Manchester.

RAMACHANDRAN SUCCEEDS JAHANGIR KHAN AS WSF PRESIDENT

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mr N Ramachandran has become the first Indian President of the World Squash Federation after being elected to the position at the Federation's 38th Annual General Meeting in Manchester.

RAMACHANDRAN SUCCEEDS JAHANGIR KHAN AS WSF PRESIDENT

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mr N Ramachandran has become the first Indian President of the World Squash Federation after being elected to the position at the Federation's 38th Annual General Meeting in Manchester.

LEGENDS GEOFF HUNT & HASHIM & AZAM KHAN HONOURED AT WORLD AWARDS

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Squash legends Hashim & Azam Khan, together with Australian Geoff Hunt, have been honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the World Squash Awards in Manchester.

RAMY ASHOUR & NICOL DAVID WIN HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Men's final:

[4] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt [7] Karim Darwish (EGY) 5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-5

Women's final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [11] Vicky Botwright (ENG) 5-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-9

Egyptian Ramy Ashour andMalaysian Nicol David sharedthe honours in the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships after victories in today's (Sunday) finals of the first joint staging of the Men's World Open and Women's World Open in the UK at the National Squash Centre at Sportcity in Manchester.

RAMY ASHOUR & NICOL DAVID WIN HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Men's final:

[4] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt [7] Karim Darwish (EGY) 5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-5

Women's final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [11] Vicky Botwright (ENG) 5-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-9

WOMEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After consistently failing to live up to expectations on her 'home' court at the National Squash Centre in Manchester for the past ten years, Vicky Botwright provided the dream outcome for the organisers of the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships by earning a place in women's final in the English city.

RAMY ASHOUR & NICOL DAVID WIN HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Men's final:

[4] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt [7] Karim Darwish (EGY) 5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-5

Women's final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [11] Vicky Botwright (ENG) 5-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-9

RAMY ASHOUR & NICOL DAVID WIN HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Men's final:

[4] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt [7] Karim Darwish (EGY) 5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-5

Women's final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [11] Vicky Botwright (ENG) 5-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-9

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The capacity crowd in Manchester - which included two IOC delegates attending the event in the observation process for Squash's bid to become an Olympic sport in 2016 - witnessed a titanic all-Egyptian encounter in which 21-year-old Ramy Ashour beat defending champion Amr Shabana, the World No1 11-6 7-11 7-11 11-9 11-7.

WOMEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

RAMY ASHOUR & NICOL DAVID WIN HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Men's final:

[4] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt [7] Karim Darwish (EGY) 5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-5

Women's final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [11] Vicky Botwright (ENG) 5-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-9

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WOMEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUARTER-FINALS

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It was 13th time lucky for England's Jenny Duncalf in the women's quarter-finals of the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships when the World No.5 from Yorkshire upset Dutch star Natalie Grinham to ensure the event's first English finalist for five years.

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUARTER FINALS

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After narrowly losing to David Palmer in the final of the British Open in May, Englishman James Willstrop failed in his bid for revenge when he went down to the Australian 5-11 11-5 9-11 11-4 11-5 in the men's quarter-finals.

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUARTER FINALS

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WOMEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUARTER-FINALS

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUARTER FINALS

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3RD ROUND

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

England's Adrian Grant upset the form book in dramatic stylein the third round of the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships after saving three match balls to beat France's No2 seed Gregory Gaultier to reach the men's quarter-finals at the National Squash Centre at Sportcity in Manchester.

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3RD ROUND

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3RD ROUND

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3RD ROUND

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2ND ROUND

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

A new world squash star was born in Manchester today when Egyptian teenager Mohamed El Shorbagy defeated France's world number eight Thierry Lincou in the second round of the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships at Sportcity in Manchester.

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2ND ROUND

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2ND ROUND

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1ST ROUND

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

Unseeded Englishman Daryl Selby delighted local crowds at the National Squash Centre in Manchester when he upset Finland's world No.15 Olli Tuominen in the first round of the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships at Sportcity.

WOMEN’S HI-TEC WORLD SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING FINALS

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

It was a case of 'sixth time lucky' for event Ambassador Sarah Kippax in the qualifying finals of the women's championship when she beat fellow Englishwoman Laura Hill 11-9 11-5 11-3 to claim her maiden place in the event's first round.

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1ST ROUND

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

WOMEN’S HI-TEC WORLD SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING FINALS

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

SAUDI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFYING FINALS

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saudi International Qualifying Finals, Street, England

Germany’s Simon Rosner and Canadian Shawn Delierre claimed unexpected places in the qualifying finals of the richest ever PSA Tour squash event after upsetting higher-ranked opponents on the opening day of the Saudi International qualifying event in the English county of Somerset.

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING FINALS

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

English players Ben Ford and Robbie Temple scored significant upsets the qualifying finals of the Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships to ensure that 14 Britonswill compete in the sport's premier men's event at the National Squash Centre at Sportcity in Manchester.

SAUDI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFYING FINALS

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saudi International Qualifying Finals, Street, England

MEN’S HI-TEC WORLD SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING FINALS

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hi-Tec World Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England

KYLIE LINDSAY WINS TEKAMED MOSCOW OPEN

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tekamed Moscow Open, Moscow, Russia

Final:

[6] Kylie Lindsay (NZL) bt [4] Fiona Moverley (ENG) 9-11, 11-7, 15-17, 14-12, 11-4

ADRIAN GRANT WINS 2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Wolverhampton, England

Men’s Final:

[1] Adrian Grant (ENG) bt [2] Laurens Jan Anjema (NED) 7-11, 11-9, 11-13, 11-5, 13-11England’s World No.13

CHRIS RYDER WINS BYMAC LEINSTER OPEN

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bymac Leinster Open, Dublin, Ireland

Final:

[1] Chris Ryder (ENG) bt [2] Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira (MEX) 11-3, 9-11, 11-5, 9-11, 15-13

SARAH KIPPAX WINS BYMAC LEINSTER OPEN

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bymac Leinster Open, Dublin, Ireland

Final:

[2] Sarah Kippax (ENG) bt [6] Camille Serme (FRA)11-5, 11-6, 11-4

ADRIAN GRANT WINS 2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

England’s World No.13 Adrian Grant continued his remarkable run in the UK’s largest club-based squash championships to record an impressive 7-11 11-9 11-13 11-5 13-11 victory over World No.16 and Dutch No.1 Laurens Jan Anjema to clinch the 2008 Wolverhampton Open title, his fifteenth World Tour success.

ADRIAN GRANT WINS 2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Wolverhampton, England

Men’s Final:

[1] Adrian Grant (ENG) bt [2] Laurens Jan Anjema (NED) 7-11, 11-9, 11-13, 11-5, 13-11England’s World No.13

Adrian Grant continued his remarkable run in the UK’s largest club-based squash championships to record an impressive 7-11 11-9 11-13 11-5 13-11 victory over World No.16 and Dutch No.1 Laurens Jan Anjema to clinch the 2008 Wolverhampton Open title, his fifteenth World Tour success.

KYLIE LINDSAY WINS TEKAMED MOSCOW OPEN

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tekamed Moscow Open, Moscow, Russia

Final:

[6] Kylie Lindsay (NZL) bt [4] Fiona Moverley (ENG) 9-11, 11-7, 15-17, 14-12, 11-4

ADRIAN GRANT WINS 2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Wolverhampton, England

Men’s Final:

[1] Adrian Grant (ENG) bt [2] Laurens Jan Anjema (NED) 7-11, 11-9, 11-13, 11-5, 13-11England’s World No.13

CHRIS RYDER WINS BYMAC LEINSTER OPEN

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bymac Leinster Open, Dublin, Ireland

Final:

[1] Chris Ryder (ENG) bt [2] Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira (MEX) 11-3, 9-11, 11-5, 9-11, 15-13

SARAH KIPPAX WINS BYMAC LEINSTER OPEN

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bymac Leinster Open, Dublin, Ireland

Final:

[2] Sarah Kippax (ENG) bt [6] Camille Serme (FRA)11-5, 11-6, 11-4

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON'S - SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adrian Grant of England defeated compatriot Alister Walker 11-9 9-11 11-6 11-3 to reach the men’s final of the 2008 Wolverhampton Open, the UK’s biggest club-based squash championships staged at Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club.

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON'S - SEMI-FINALS

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S - QUARTER-FINALS

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alister Walker, one of the UK’s rising squash stars, scored an impressive 16-14 6-11 11-7 11-4 win over French fourth seed Renan Lavigne to progress to the semi-finals of the 2008 Wolverhampton Open, held at the Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, England.

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S - QUARTER-FINALS

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S - 1ST ROUND

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

World No.13 Adrian Grant of England, who reached the semi-finals of this event in 2007, had to work hard to overcome qualifier and World Junior Champion Mohamed El Shorbagy of Egypt before climaxing with a 14-12 11-7 3-11 11-7 win in the first round of the 2008 Wolverhampton Open.

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S - 1ST ROUND

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S - FINAL QUALIFYING ROUND

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand’s Martin Knight , who defeated the highest ranked qualifier Jon Harford in the first round of qualification yesterday, continued his impressive form in the 2008 Wolverhampton Squash Open to qualify for the UK’s biggest club-based squash championships with an enthralling 11-9 11-5 11-5 win over Rob Sutherland of Wales.

2008 WOLVERHAMPTON SQUASH OPEN in association with MARSTON’S - FINAL QUALIFYING ROUND

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S OCTOBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While Egypt’s Amr Shabana continues to head the Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings, it is his home nation that steals the headlines in the new October list published by the Professional Squash Association - with three Egyptians in the top six for the first time.

MEN’S OCTOBER WORLD RANKINGS

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WOMEN’S OCTOBER WORLD RANKINGS

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While Malaysian Nicol David has now held a firm grip on the No.1 position in the Women's World Squash Rankings for more than two years, the second place has changed hands for the third time in three months, according to the new October list published by the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA).

WOMEN’S OCTOBER WORLD RANKINGS

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PETER BARKER WINS MERRITT PROPERTIES OPEN

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Merritt Properties Open, Baltimore, USA

Final:

[2] Peter Barker (ENG) bt [1] David Palmer (AUS) 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 2-11, 11-8

David Palmer was denied the chance to celebratehis 50th appearance in a PSA Tour squash final with a win when the Australian was beaten 7-11 11-7 11-4 2-11 11-8 in an 89-minute five-game marathon by England’s Peter Barker in the climax of the Merritt Properties Open at the Merritt Athletic Club in Baltimore, USA.

ANDY MURRAY PROFILE

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ANDY MURRAY PROFILE

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton

It has been an increasingly uncomfortable sign of the times that, just by handing over money, so many thousands of ordinary players can get to wear the logo of Fred Perry, the three times Wimbledon and US Open winner of more than seventy years ago. So a hint of relief has accompanied the successes which carried Andy Murray to World No.4 and within striking range of the major title which might make him the first British man deserving on merit to wear the ubiquitous laurel wreath.

ANDY MURRAY PROFILE

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ANDY MURRAY PROFILE

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
It has been an increasingly uncomfortable sign of the times that, just by handing over money, so many thousands of ordinary players can get to wear the logo of Fred Perry, the three times Wimbledon and US Open winner of more than seventy years ago.

ANDY MURRAY PROFILE

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ANDY MURRAY PROFILE

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
It has been an increasingly uncomfortable sign of the times that, just by handing over money, so many thousands of ordinary players can get to wear the logo of Fred Perry, the three times Wimbledon and US Open winner of more than seventy years ago.

PETER BARKER WINS MERRITT PROPERTIES OPEN

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Merritt Properties Open, Baltimore, USA

Final:

[2] Peter Barker (ENG) bt [1] David Palmer (AUS) 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 2-11, 11-8

SARAH KIPPAX WINS PEPSI MAX ENSCHEDE OPEN

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pepsi Max Enschede Open, Enschede, Netherlands

Final:

[4] Sarah Kippax (ENG) bt [8] Laura Hill (ENG) 11-8, 11-9, 11-5

In an unexpected all-English climax to the Pepsi Max Enschede Open, fourth seed Sarah Kippax beat Laura Hill, the No.8 seed, 11-8 11-9 11-5 in the final at De Twentehallen in Enschede to stretch her unbeaten record in the Dutch city to eight matches.

GREGORY GAULTIER WINS INTERNATIONAUX DE FRANCE

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Internationaux de France, Paris, France

Final:

[1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [6] Borja Golan (ESP) 11-4, 9-11, 11-3, 11-5

France's Gregory Gaultier provided the dream outcome for the organisers of the first major squash championship to be held in Paris since 1995 when he beat surprise Spanish opponent Borja Golan 11-4 9-11 11-3 11-5 in the final of the Internationaux de France at Stade Charlety.

GREGORY GAULTIER WINS INTERNATIONAUX DE FRANCE

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Internationaux de France, Paris, France

Final:

[1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [6] Borja Golan (ESP) 11-4, 9-11, 11-3, 11-5

SARAH KIPPAX WINS PEPSI MAX ENSCHEDE OPEN

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pepsi Max Enschede Open, Enschede, Netherlands

Final:

[4] Sarah Kippax (ENG) bt [8] Laura Hill (ENG) 11-8, 11-9, 11-5

PATRICK CHIFUNDA WINS DRAGONDOC CHAMPIONSHIP

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

DragonDoc Championship, Atlanta, USA

Final:

[1] Patrick Chifunda (ZAM) bt [2] Jose Angel Becerril (MEX) 7-11, 13-11, 6-11, 11-9, 11-9

US-based Zambian Patrick Chifunda celebrated his maiden PSA Tour squash title in fine style when he beat Mexican Jose Angel Becerril 7-11 13-11 6-11 11-9 11-9

in the final of the DragonDoc Championship at Midtown Athletic Club in Atlanta, USA.

PATRICK CHIFUNDA WINS DRAGONDOC CHAMPIONSHIP

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

DragonDoc Championship, Atlanta, USA

Final:

[1] Patrick Chifunda (ZAM) bt [2] Jose Angel Becerril (MEX) 7-11, 13-11, 6-11, 11-9, 11-9

US-based Zambian Patrick Chifunda celebrated his maiden PSA Tour squash title in fine style when he beat Mexican Jose Angel Becerril 7-11 13-11 6-11 11-9 11-9

in the final of the DragonDoc Championship at Midtown Athletic Club in Atlanta, USA.

LISA CAMILLERI WINS POF Wah CANTT OPEN

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

POF WISPA Wah Cantt Open, Wah Cantt, Pakistan

Final:

[1] Lisa Camilleri (AUS) bt [2] Maria Toor Pakay (PAK) 11-6, 11-8, 10-12, 11-6

Australian Lisa Camilleri denied the organisershome success in the Women's POF WISPA Wah Cantt Open when she beat Pakistan's Maria Toor Pakay in the final of the $10,000 WISPA World Tour squash event in its fourth at the Jahangir Khan Squash Complex in Wah Cantt, Pakistan.

LISA CAMILLERI WINS POF Wah CANTT OPEN

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

POF WISPA Wah Cantt Open, Wah Cantt, Pakistan

Final:

[1] Lisa Camilleri (AUS) bt [2] Maria Toor Pakay (PAK) 11-6, 11-8, 10-12, 11-6

PETER BARKER WINS SWEET HOME CHICAGO OPEN

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sweet Home Chicago Open, Chicago, USA

Final:

[2] Peter Barker (ENG) bt [1] David Palmer (AUS) 15-13, 11-9, 11-2

England's Peter Barker claimed one of the biggest scalps of his career - and won the richest prize of his life - when he beat favourite David Palmer in the final of the $30,000 Sweet Home Chicago Open in Chicago, the first squash tournament in the USA to be held outdoors.

PETER BARKER WINS SWEET HOME CHICAGO OPEN

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sweet Home Chicago Open, Chicago, USA

Final:

[2] Peter Barker (ENG) bt [1] David Palmer (AUS) 15-13, 11-9, 11-2

PETER BARKER WINS SWEET HOME CHICAGO OPEN

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ WINS XI ABIERTO COLOMBIAN OPEN

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

XI Abierto Colombian Open, Bogotá, Colombia

Final:

[2] Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) bt Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira (MEX) 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-5

Miguel Angel Rodriguez beat Mexican Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira 11-6 9-11 11-5 11-5

in the final of the XI Abierto Colombian Open to become the first home winner of his country's national open squash title.

MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ WINS XI ABIERTO COLOMBIAN OPEN

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

XI Abierto Colombian Open, Bogotá, Colombia

Final:

[2] Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) bt Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira (MEX) 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-5

Miguel Angel Rodriguez beat Mexican Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira 11-6 9-11 11-5 11-5

in the final of the XI Abierto Colombian Open to become the first home winner of his country's national open squash title.

AMR SHABANA SEEDED TO WIN HISTORIC FOURTH WORLD OPEN TITLE IN MANCHESTER

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Egypt’s Amr Shabana has been seeded to defend his World title and become only the fourth man after Jansher Khan, Jahangir Khan and Geoff Hunt to win the sport’s blue riband event for a fourth occasion.

AMR SHABANA SEEDED TO WIN HISTORIC FOURTH WORLD OPEN TITLE IN MANCHESTER

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

RACHAEL GRINHAM WINS ALEXANDRIA SPORTING CLUB OPEN

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alexandria Sporting Club Open, Alexandria, Egypt

Final:

[1] Rachael Grinham (AUS) bt [2] Vanessa Atkinson (NED) 11-5, 11-2, 20-18

After surviving a marathon third game tie-break, Australia's World Champion Rachael Grinham beat former World Champion Vanessa Atkinson 11-5 11-2 20-18 in the final of the Women's Alexandria Sporting Club Open to retain her title in the $25,000 WISPA World Tour squash event at the Alexandria Sporting Club in Alexandria, Egypt.

RACHAEL GRINHAM WINS ALEXANDRIA SPORTING CLUB OPEN

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alexandria Sporting Club Open, Alexandria, Egypt

Final:

[1] Rachael Grinham (AUS) bt [2] Vanessa Atkinson (NED) 11-5, 11-2, 20-18

SAURAV GHOSAL WINS ORNANO INTERNATIONAL

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ornano International, Bordeaux, France

Final:

[6] Saurav Ghosal (IND) bt [3] Davide Bianchetti (ITA) 11-6, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9

Rising Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal claimed the biggest title of his career when he won the Ornano International Open trophy after beating third seed Davide Bianchetti 11-6 11-6 9-11 11-9 in the final of the inaugural $15,000 PSA Tour event in Bordeaux, France.

SAURAV GHOSAL WINS ORNANO INTERNATIONAL

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ornano International, Bordeaux, France

Final:

[6] Saurav Ghosal (IND) bt [3] Davide Bianchetti (ITA) 11-6, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9

CHRIS SIMPSON WINS TAIWAN OPEN

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Taiwan Open, Taipei, Chinese Taipei

Final:

[4] Chris Simpson (ENG) bt [2] Yasir Butt (PAK) 11-8, 12-10, 11-1

The first professional squash event to be held in Chinese Taipei ended in success for Englishman Chris Simpson who overcame Yasir Butt 11-8 12-10 11-1 in the Taiwan Open at the National Taiwan University Sports Centre in Taipei.

CHRIS SIMPSON WINS TAIWAN OPEN

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Taiwan Open, Taipei, Chinese Taipei

Final:

[4] Chris Simpson (ENG) bt [2] Yasir Butt (PAK) 11-8, 12-10, 11-1

NICK MATTHEW WINS FOREXX DUTCH OPEN

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forexx Dutch Open, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Final:

[1] Nick Matthew (ENG) bt [3] Cameron Pilley (AUS) 11-8, 11-6, 6-11, 12-10

While it was first-time success for England's Nick Matthew in the men's final of the Forexx Dutch Open Squash 2008, Malaysian Nicol David celebrated her third title in a row in the women's final of mainland Europe’s biggest squash tournament at the Frans Otten Stadion in Amsterdam.

NICOL DAVID WINS FOREXX DUTCH OPEN

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forexx Dutch Open, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [2] Natalie Grinham (NED) 11-9, 11-9, 11-4

Malaysia’s Nicol David celebrated her third title in a row in the women's final Forexx Dutch Open Squash 2008, Europe’s biggest squash tournament at the Frans Otten Stadion in Amsterdam, defeating Natalie Grinham of the Netherlands 11-9 11-9 11-4.

NICK MATTHEW WINS FOREXX DUTCH OPEN

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forexx Dutch Open, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Final:

[1] Nick Matthew (ENG) bt [3] Cameron Pilley (AUS) 11-8, 11-6, 6-11, 12-10

NICOL DAVID WINS FOREXX DUTCH OPEN

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forexx Dutch Open, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Final:

[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [2] Natalie Grinham (NED) 11-9, 11-9, 11-4

WOMEN’S SEPTEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While Malaysia's Nicol David moves into her 26th successive month as World No.1, Australia's World Champion Rachael Grinham overtakes her younger sister Natalie to reclaim second place in the Women's World Squash Rankings published by the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA).

WOMEN’S SEPTEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MEN’S SEPTEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Egyptian Amr Shabana records his 30th successive month as World No.1 in the new September Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings, published by the Professional Squash Association.

MEN’S SEPTEMBER WORLD RANKINGS

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Egyptian Amr Shabana records his 30th successive month as World No.1 in the new September Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings, published by the Professional Squash Association.

2008 Wolverhampton Squash Open

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the unprecedented success of previous championships, Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club and internationalSPORTgroup™ have announced that the 2008 Wolverhampton Open, held in association with Marston’s, will be staged from the 30th September to 5th October.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR REVIEW

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
Nicol David has been expanding the horizons of squash like never before. Completing two unbroken years as World No.1 and achieving the most Women’s World Tour titles by any active player were as little compared with what she has been able to celebrate in the wider world.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR REVIEW

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

RACHAEL GRINHAM – AT A TURNING POINT

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
Rachael Grinham has been feeling that it is time for a change in her life. All of a sudden she is on her own. The world has been altering around her and she would like a move.

RACHAEL GRINHAM – AT A TURNING POINT

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
Rachael Grinham has been feeling that it is time for a change in her life. All of a sudden she is on her own. The world has been altering around her and she would like a move.

SUZIE PIERREPONT WINS SUN & SURF OPEN

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sun & Surf Open, Vancouver, Canada

Final:

[1] Suzie Pierrepont (ENG) bt [Q] Alexandra Norman (ENG) 11-5, 11-6, 11-8

England's Suzie Pierrepont overpowered compatriot Alexandra Norman 11-5 11-6 11-8 in the final of the Women's Sun & Surf Open to win the $8,000 WISPA World Tour squash event at the Jericho Tennis Club in Vancouver, Canada.

SUZIE PIERREPONT WINS SUN & SURF OPEN

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sun & Surf Open, Vancouver, Canada

Final:

[1] Suzie Pierrepont (ENG) bt [Q] Alexandra Norman (ENG) 11-5, 11-6, 11-8

MEN’S AUGUST WORLD RANKINGS

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While Egypt's World Champion Amr Shabana extends his reign at the top of the August Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings, published by the Professional Squash Association, Malaysian Ong Beng Hee celebrates his return to a single-figure ranking for the first time since December 2003, jumping two places in the new list to No.9.

MEN’S AUGUST WORLD RANKINGS

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WOMEN’S AUGUST WORLD RANKINGS

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A month after completing her second full year as World No.1, Malaysia's Nicol David now marks her 25th successive month at the top of the August Women's World Squash Rankings - thereby overtaking Australia's Sarah Fitz-Gerald to establish the third-longest unbroken run in the history of the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA) rankings.

WOMEN’S AUGUST WORLD RANKINGS

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NICOL DAVID WINS CIMB MALAYSIAN OPEN

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CIMB Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Final:
[1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [2] Natalie Grinham (NED) 11-1, 11-4, 11-6

It was a popular home win in the CIMB Malaysian when Malaysian Nicol David clinched the women's title after defeating Australia’s Natalie Grinham 11-1 11-4 11-6 in the major Tour squash event at the Curve Complex in Kuala Lumpur.

NICOL DAVID WINS CIMB MALAYSIAN OPEN

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ANTHONY RICKETTS RETIRES FROM WORLD TOUR

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Australian squash player Anthony Ricketts has announced his retirement from the men’s professional World Tour having been unable to return to full fitness following surgery to repair cartilage damage to his right knee.

KARIM DARWISH PLAYER PROFILE

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
Karim Darwish signed a contract with his coach just recently. There won't ever have been one like this before. There was music, dancing, a feast, friends and family, a solemn ceremony, and a binding oath.

KARIM DARWISH PLAYER PROFILE

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

THE BRITISH OPEN - THE WAY WE WERE - AND PERHAPS OUGHT NOT TO HAVE BEEN

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
There's a well-known story about the London business man who had been so pre-occupied by the city and his job that after a good few years he was no longer up to much else.

THE BRITISH OPEN - THE WAY WE WERE - AND PERHAPS OUGHT NOT TO HAVE BEEN

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
There's a well-known story about the London business man who had been so pre-occupied by the city and his job that after a good few years he was no longer up to much else.

MEN’S WORLD TOUR REVIEW

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
If you had holidayed from civilisation in late October and returned early in December to be told that a brilliant Egyptian had won the World Open, captured five titles in less than six weeks, and earned more than $100,000, the largest amount by any player in a comparably short space of time, you might not have been surprised. And you might have been certain of his name. But you would have been wrong.

MEN’S WORLD TOUR REVIEW

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

National Squash Centre, Sportcity, Manchester, England 10- 17 February 2008

Many of the world's leading players will compete in the 2008 British National Championships to be played at the National Squash Centre in Sportcity, Manchester, England from the 10th to 17th February.

2007 WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR REVIEW

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Eaton
It might help for the world to be more aware of two slightly-built sisters from a small, unusual-sounding Australian interior town who contested the World Open final before Madrid’s royal palace on a cool October evening.

2007 WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR REVIEW

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

National Squash Centre, Sportcity, Manchester, England 10- 17 February 2008