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Paul Coll: “Beating Gregory Gaultier is a career highlight” says Kiwi after reaching Black Ball quarter-finals
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Monday, 22 March 2021 17:07
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad EditorNew Zealand’s Paul Coll and Welshman Joel Makin are the only two non-Egyptians to win through to the quarter-finals of the CIB PSA Black Ball Open. Makin earned his place by beating Mazen Hesham in straight games, 11-7, 12-10, 11-5. The 26-year-old was consistent and played an accurate game to reach his second successive…
Patrick Rooney takes Joel Makin to five in Cairo cracker
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Sunday, 21 March 2021 16:08
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad EditorWorld No.9 Joel Makin narrowly avoided a shock defeat in the second round of the men’s CIB PSA Black Ball Open as he overcame England’s Patrick Rooney after 75 minutes of absorbing squash. Rooney had won their only previous meeting on the PSA World Tour back in 2015 when Makin was ranked outside of…
Andy Whipp: Are squash committees full of old men ruining the game? Absolutely!
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Sunday, 21 March 2021 07:41
By ANDY WHIPP – Squash Mad ColumnistSport is a funny thing. Any sport wants to constantly grow in popularity … and in wealth. Wealth, in turn, helps to grow popularity and the cycle continues. Obviously some people also want to make money from the sport, and the wealthier and more popular the sport becomes the more money these people can…
Special moment as Nour El Sherbini wins her first Black Ball Open title in Cairo
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Thursday, 18 March 2021 15:27
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad EditorIt was a long time coming but world No.1 Nour El Sherbini has finally got her hands on the women’s CIB PSA Black Ball Open trophy. After two previous runner-up finishes, she clinched her first tournament victory at the magnificent Black Ball Sporting Club, beating America’s Amanda Sobhy 3-1 in tonight’s final in Cairo.…
Super Sobhy sets up Black Ball final against El Sherbini
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 15:55
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad EditorTesting yourself against the best is a sign of personal progress in sport. Amrican Amanda Sobhy will relish that opportunity after reaching the final of the women’s CIB Black Ball Open, where she will face world No.1 Nour El Sherbini. World No.7 Sobhy beat El Sherbini in the quarter-final stage of this PSA World…
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 03:41
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Monday, 15 March 2021 16:31
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Saturday, 13 March 2021 23:53
Hania El Hammamy halts Scotland’s Lisa Aitken in Black Ball battle
Tuesday, 09 March 2021 05:19
Keir Worth quits England Squash for new job in canoeing
Monday, 08 March 2021 08:24
June calendar hots up with British Open and PSA World Series Finals dates confirmed
Thursday, 04 March 2021 01:12
Postponed Canary Wharf Classic returns in November
Monday, 01 March 2021 06:03
Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini stay at number one
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 00:20
Andy Whipp: The secrets of Egypt’s success, from Ahmed Barada to today’s wave of champions who are dominating the game
Sunday, 21 February 2021 01:31
Shelley Kitchen so close to comeback glory as Millar and Williams win in Auckland
Friday, 19 February 2021 06:46
Talk show time at ToC as new dates are announced for Cairo, Manchester and New York
Tuesday, 16 February 2021 04:48
As top kids learn lessons from Egypt’s superstars, Russia hopes for rich results in the future
Friday, 12 February 2021 14:46
Declan James and Sarah-Jane Perry win English titles in Manchester
Thursday, 11 February 2021 09:01
Squash aims to get Infront with new media, marketing and gambling deal
Thursday, 11 February 2021 02:55
Nick Wall stuns James Willstrop and Jaz Hutton halts Millie Tomlinson in Manchester shocks
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 07:12
Willstrop and Perry ease through on day one of England National Championships
Saturday, 06 February 2021 22:55
Fighting fit at 44, Rachael Grinham wins third Australian Open title
Saturday, 06 February 2021 22:34
Peter Genever talks about his new challenges as Hong Kong’s head coach
Monday, 01 February 2021 06:22
Nicol David named Greatest Athlete of All Time in World Games poll
Sunday, 31 January 2021 00:25
Happy birthday to squash hero Linda Davie
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 04:28