The PSA World Championships has now reached the quarter final stages and with Mostafa Asal and Ali Farag both still in the draw, another opportunity for the World No.1 spot to change hands is coming up
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‘The Big 3’
Three players have dominated the Women’s game over the last few seasons – let’s take a look at Nouran Gohar, Nour El Sherbini and Hania El Hammamy
“I’m No Longer Starstruck” – Orfi Hoping New Belief Aids Quest For History
At the age of just 17 years and 11 months old, Egypt’s teenage sensation Amina Orfi has the opportunity to etch her name in the history books over the coming fortnight as she attempts to become the youngest female player to ever win the PSA World Championships. Orfi will be
“Diego Was On Fire… But I Froze” – Farag Opens Up On Unique World Champs Pressure
Ali Farag is no stranger to high-stakes battles, yet the tour’s flagship event continues to challenge him in unexpected ways
The Qualifiers – Part Two
We take a look at another six of the players who earned their places at the regional qualifying competitions
Subramaniam Looks To Find Consistency To Challenge
The last non-Egyptian Women’s World Champion was Malaysian Legend Nicol David – current Malaysian #1 Sivasangari Subramaniam wants to have a taste of the same glory
The Qualifiers – Part One
Among the 128-strong players heading to Chicago this week for the PSA World Championships are 13 qualifiers – we take a look at these players, giving you a closer look at both familiar and fresh faces
“If I was in the draw, I’d be scared” Zakaria Sends Warning
For rising star Mohamad Zakaria, the 24/25 PSA World Championships mark more than just another tournament, it represents another opportunity to showcase his talent on the biggest stage
Defending Champion Diego Elias “Feeling no pressure”
On the 18th May 2024, Diego Elias achieved his childhood dream of becoming a World Champion. Fast forward 12 months later, the Peruvian is gearing up for his ninth World Championships but this time he has a title to defend
Potential Match-Ups
The 2024/25 PSA World Championships heads back to Chicago in just over a weeks time – we take a look at some of the early round matches that could provide fireworks
“It would mean everything to me” : ElSherbini on a possible 8th world title
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
We look back at some of the best PSA World Championship matches.
Diego Elias: World No.1 Ticked Off, World Champion Next?
We speak to Diego Elias about his season and look ahead to the sport’s biggest event in Chicago.
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