Amina Orfi Makes History as Youngest British Open Squash Champion

Amina Orfi has etched her name in squash history by becoming the youngest British Open women's champion, achieving this remarkable feat at just 18 years old. In a thrilling match held in Birmingham, Orfi triumphed over Nour ElSherbini with a score of 3-1, overcoming an initial setback to claim victory with the game scores of 7-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-8.

This victory allowed Orfi to surpass the previous record held by Susan Noel, who was 19 years and eight months old when she won the title in 1932. Just a month prior, Orfi had also made headlines by defeating world number two ElSherbini to become the youngest women’s world champion.

The championship match took place at the Rep Theatre, following a grueling 110-minute semi-final that became the longest women's match in British Open history. Reflecting on her achievements, Orfi stated, "I feel very happy with these two results back-to-back after the world champs. I was very tired and it was a great match."

In the men's division, New Zealand's Paul Coll secured his third British Open title, clinching a 3-1 victory against Egypt's Mostafa Asal. Coll noted that he had to push through, saying, "Mostafa had a brutal one yesterday, but I still had to get him today, make him hurt, pick up as much as possible and I'm very happy with that performance."

The PSA Squash Tour will conclude the season with the PSA Squash Tour Finals in Paris, scheduled from June 17 to 20.