Digital Drive: El Sherbini and Elias Claim Tournament of Champions Titles in Grand Central

El Sherbini and Elias Claim Tournament of Champions Titles to End

J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions' 25th Year in Grand Central

Nour El Sherbini joined Jonathan Power as the only four-time J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions winners, while Peru’s Diego Elias lifted his first title in Grand Central Station’s Vanderbilt Hall Thursday, January 26.

The ToC marked the end of its twenty-fifth anniversary in Grand Central celebration with two historic finals. El Sherbini cemented her place as one of the most successful players in Grand Central—the same court where the six-time world champion lifted her first Platinum title in 2016 at twenty years old.

After falling short in the 2022 ToC final last May, Elias stormed to his first ToC title with a three game win over Egypt’s Marwan ElShorbagy, becoming the first South American ToC champion. Elias adds the ToC title to his U.S. Open triumph in October.

Fiechter and Blatchford Clyne to Clash in Cleveland Classic Semifinals

Team USA’s Olivia Fiechter and Olivia Blatchford Clyne will face off in the Cleveland Classic semifinals after pulling off upsets over top seeds in the quarterfinals Friday, February 3, at the Cleveland Racquet Club. Live stream the semifinals Saturday afternoon at 5:15pm local time on psaworldtour.com.

TEVF Becomes First Girls Public School Program to Win Middle School Nationals; Brunswick Earns Seventh Title

Pennsylvania’s TEVF (Tredyffrin/Easttown and Valley Forge Middle Schools) became the first public school girls squash program to win a Middle School team national title, while Connecticut’s Brunswick School earned the programs’ first title in five years Sunday, January 29, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia.

Walker & Harrity Win Third Century Doubles Title Together; Belknapp Sisters Lift First

Chris Walker & Tom Harrity earned their third U.S. Century Doubles title in their third appearance together, while sisters Mary Belknap McKee & Berkley Belknap lifted their first title in their Women’s Open Century Doubles debut, January 14-16, in New York City.

Kellner and Tatum Honored With Fergusson Award at Century Doubles

George A. Kellner and Christopher Tatum joined the A. Carter Fergusson Grand Master Honor Roll as 2023 honorees during a special ceremony at the Century Doubles Saturday, January 14.

US Squash Women & Girls Summit Inspires New High School Girls Squash Program

On the car ride home from attending the Women & Girls Summit in September, Rhea Howard told her mother that she wanted to start Radnor High School’s first all girls squash program. Now, only a few months later, the newly-formed Radnor High School girls varsity team will compete in its first High School Nationals.

Watch Live: National Interscholastics

The National Interscholastic Team Squash Championships returns for its third edition this weekend, February 4-5, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. Follow results and live streaming throughout the weekend on the National Interscholastics tournament page and daily US Squash Youtube playlists.

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Dessouky Upsets Coll in Motor City Open Quarterfinals

Fares Dessouky upset top seed Paul Coll at the Motor City Open Sponsored by Sturbridge Capital as three Egyptians advanced to the semifinals. Watch the semis live from 5pm Saturday on psaworldtour.com. For more tournament coverage visit themotorcityopen.com.

Week 10 Preview: February 2-8

The Liberty League Championship and Mid-Atlantic Squash Conference Championships are both in store for week 10.

CSA Adjusts Rankings Prior to Conference Championships

Earlier this week, the College Squash Association (CSA) updated its rankings in preparation for conference championship events this weekend. This is the first week that CSA has fully employed its ELO-based rankings algorithm, an objective tool which computes rankings based on head-to-head match-ups and common opponents.

Week 9 Recap: January 26-February 1

No. 1 Trinity beat No. 4 Princeton 5-4 in an exciting CSA Women’s Match of the Week, while No. 3 Princeton won a tough match against No. 4 Yale in the CSA Men’s Match of the Week.

Outside the Glass Podcast: John Musto

What is the ideal amount of talent? What is the difference between dominant and marginal advantage? John Musto, the Cardiac Kid from days of old, answers your questions.

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Bamber & Alexander Earn First NAO Championship; Leonard & Ubina Claim Inaugural Women’s Title

James Bamber & Zac Alexander joined the prestigious ranks of North American Open men’s champions, while Kayley Leonard & Maria Elena Ubina made their mark as the first winners of the Saratoga Investment Corps Women’s North American Open in Greenwich, CT, January 19-23.

Views From the Arlen Specter US Squash Center

Team squash season is in full swing at the college, high school and middle school levels. Philadelphia's TEVF celebrated the program's first Middle School National title last weekend.