Category: FEATURES

“It would mean everything to me” : ElSherbini on a possible 8th world title

May 8, 2024May 9, 2024 Connor

Women’s World No.1 Nour ElSherbini has made the World Championships her own over the last several years, reaching the final in eight of the last ten, claiming seven titles. The Egyptian is currently on a win streak of 30 matches at World Championships, last tasting defeat in the 2017 final

“I’ll Never Surpass Jansher and Jahangir” – Farag on Breaking Records and Motivation

May 7, 2024May 9, 2024 Jonty Banks

Despite holding an incredible dominance over the World Championships in recent years, World No.1 Ali Farag remains as modest as ever as he turns his attentions to a potential fifth title at the tour’s flagship event.

Gohar Taking Pressure Off In Search Of First World Championships Crown

May 6, 2024May 9, 2024 Jonty Banks

The World Championships title is one that has agonisingly eluded Nouran Gohar over the last three years, but the World No.2 looks in as good a place as ever to fill this void in her trophy cabinet and take home the most prestigious title in the sport.

“We have different journeys” – Sivasangari Opens Up On David Comparisons

May 3, 2024May 9, 2024 Jonty Banks

Malaysian No.1 Sivasangari Subramaniam will be looking to put all distractions aside as she bids to continue her outstanding recent form and emulate legendary compatriot Nicol David

“I feel like I’m the most ready I’ve ever been to win a World Champs.” – Paul Coll

May 3, 2024May 9, 2024 Sean Reuthe

We caught up with Coll to talk about the crucial changes that he has made, and talk through his season so far and look ahead to the PSA World Championships.

“I was really worried I might never play again” – Ibrahim Recalls Crossroads Moment

May 3, 2024May 9, 2024 Sean Reuthe

“It was definitely a rollercoaster of emotions,” Youssef Ibrahim admitted as he retold the moment he came close to hanging up the racket 18 months ago. After the 2021/22 season had come to its conclusion, then-World No.11 Ibrahim had decided to finally deal with a long-standing knee injury, which he had previously pushed

“My goal was to break into the top 10 by the end of the season” : Amina Orfi

April 30, 2024May 9, 2024 Connor

Egypt’s teenage sensation Amina Orfi is nearly at the end of her first full season on the PSA World Tour, and what a season it has been

“Everyone expected so much of me”: Elaraby Reflects On Pressures Of Juniors Success

April 29, 2024May 9, 2024 Jonty Banks

After initially struggling with the pressure and expectation after winning back-to-back World Junior Championships, Rowan Elaraby believes she is now approaching the right mental space to challenge the best players in the women’s game

PSA World Championships: Classic Encounters

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Sean Reuthe

We look back at some of the best PSA World Championship matches.

Diego Elias: World No.1 Ticked Off, World Champion Next?

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Sean Reuthe

We speak to Diego Elias about his season and look ahead to the sport’s biggest event in Chicago.

Amanda Sobhy: Gunning for Glory

April 28, 2023May 1, 2023 Sean Reuthe

United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy, the first American-born player ever to reach the semi-finals of the biggest tournament in squash, previews the upcoming PSA World Championships presented by the Walter Family

Ali Farag: On the Hunt for Three in a Row

April 27, 2023April 28, 2023 Sean Reuthe

We spoke to Ali Farag to get his take on his previous World Championship triumphs as well as to look forward to the week ahead.

Title Contenders – Men

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Sean Reuthe

We’ve taken a look at the main title contenders for the men’s trophy at this year’s PSA World Championships.

Nour El Sherbini with the 2020-21 PSA World Championship trophy

Nour El Sherbini: The World Championship Specialist

April 25, 2023April 26, 2023 Sean Reuthe

Nour El Sherbini is a World Championship specialist, with only legendary duo Nicol David and Jahangir Khan winning the sport’s premier event more times – see what the Egyptian “Warrior Princess” had to say ahead of this year’s tournament

Title Contenders – Women

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Connor

Only one player in the draw has managed to hold lift the trophy before – Nour El Sherbin will be aiming to claim an incredible seventh title next month. We take a look at El Sherbini plus the other top five seeds ahead of the championships

Jonathon Power: 25 Years on From World Championship Glory

April 19, 2023April 26, 2023 Sean Reuthe

He was one of the most gifted shotmakers and flair players that the modern squash game has seen and for Jonathon Power, the 2022-23 PSA World Championships mark a special anniversary