THE DUNLOP INTERVIEW
Squash Player assess the form and prospects of Egypt’s Amina Orfi ... |
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Crouin Breakout
France’s breakout star tells Squash Player’s Mike Dale about his
dizzyingly successful first six months in professional squash
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PIN-POINT ACCURACY
Hugely popular BBC News presenter Ros Atkins tells Rod Gilmour about
efforts to translate his laser-like broadcasting style to the squash
court
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RE-BORN
Nour El Tayeb tells Richard Eaton about her new perspective on squash
and Tour life as a mother |
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TAKING SQUASH TO THE PEOPLE
Mike Dale discovers how a frustrated chef’s epiphany has lead to a whole
community falling in love with squash |
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Can the Kiwis win gold? Will it be an Indian Summer of Doubles? Read
about the Birmingham project and Guyana’s Guiding Light. |
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WILLSTROP IS
‘NOT DONE YET’
James Willstrop reflects on his Gold Coast Commonwealth Games titles and
looks ahead to Birmingham. |
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LONG LIVE THE KING
Joelle King prepares to defend her Commonwealth Games’ title in
Birmingham. |
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Serme Cover Girl
As one of the best players in resent years steps aside Squash Player
revisits it’s cover feature on her.Also see PSA news item
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The ROWE INTERVIEW
In the ROWE interview Rod Gilmour discovers how Paul Coll started in an
isolated coastal town in New Zealand and rose to become World No.1.
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Kennedy Moves Up
Richard Eaton talks to England’s fast rising star Gina Kennedy and her
coach Ben Ford …
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HRH PRINCE PHILIP’S
LETTER
The original letter from HRH Prince Philip congratulating Squash Player
magazine on its publication ... |
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PORTRAIT OF A REVOLUTIONARY
The original Jonah Barrington interview from 1971 by racket sports doyen
Rex Bellamy ... |
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PADEL: FRIEND OR FOE
Does the momentum and development of ‘new’ sport Padel complement squash
or threaten it ... |
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Gaultier FINALLY QUITS
One year ago Gregory Gautlier, then 37 years old, staged the most
improbable of comebacks as Richard Eaton explains ... |
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Can outdoor courts lead squash into a brighter future? Mike Dale
asks those pioneering the game’s open-air revolution ... |
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ROONEY PAYS TRIBUTE
Mike Dale speaks to fast-rising English player Patrick
Rooney in a very difficult period for the young Merseysider, his
Pontefract stablemates and the whole squash community. |
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Maker of Champions
In a classic interview from its archives Squash Player goes back 10
years to reveal the brilliant career of Malcolm Willstrop who has just
passed away ... |
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THE OPTIMISTIC PRESIDENT
World Squash President Zena Wooldridge explains her hopes for the
Federation and the sport, to SP Editor Ian Mckenzie |
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STATE OF THE GAME - The Reality for Clubs
Squash fan and experienced club entrepreneur Steve Lewis provides a
realistic assessment of proprietary clubs |
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
Have we got this sport right? Is Wall Squash the answer? Ian Mckenzie
and Phillip Marlowe say we need to think outside the box? |
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ASIAN CRISIS: Home or Away
With one player in the men’s and women’s top 20 world ranking players
apiece, Asia is not pulling its weight on the PSA Tour. What is the
problem? Alex Wan investigates. … |
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STATE OF THE GAME – Cherish our Coaches
Continuing the State of the Game series in Squash Player magazine Danny
Lee gives his view on the position and status of our coaches. Do they
make a difference really … |
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RAGING BULL
In this Squash Player feature controversial teenager Mostafa Asal tells
Rod Gilmour he has no regrets following his infamous Egyptian Open clash
with Paul Coll |
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'JANSHER IS MY INSPIRATION’
A key part of the rookie Egyptian’s squash education was the study of
videotapes spanning Jansher Khan’s record-breaking 10 years as the
global game’s ruler |
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FAREWELL RANEEM
Raneem el Welily is the cover star for our second issue of the year and
esteemed squash writer Richard Eaton pays tribute to the popular 'Queen
of Hearts' |
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The
Podfather
Columnist Gerry Gibson gives us a peek behind the scenes of his weekly
chat show with the game’s greatest characters … |
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Squash on
Fire (PDF)
Anthony Lanier’s brilliant Squash on Fire club in Washington DC hosts
World Teams |
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Azam’s Hall of Fame Tribute
Squash Player reproduces its Hall of Fame tribute to Azam Khan ... |
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OBITUARY: Andy
Bunting
A goodbye to the much loved and fun-loving Andy Bunting. Bunting was
for many years the Prince Player Manager.
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EUROPE TAKES OVER
Profiles of two of Europe’s outstanding young players, Viktor Bytrus and
Karina Tyma both European Junior Champions. |
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HALL OF
FAME
Mahmoud el Karim joins the Squash Player Hall of Fame. He had a
galvanising effect on the game during the early post-war era, after
which his longer term influence upon compatriots who eventually created
the most dominant squash nation of all time is also significant. |
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SQUASH PLAYER'S 2018 AWARDS
Rod Gilmour reveals the winners of our annual awards |
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CALL
OUT THE ARMY
Ian McKenzie witnesses England’s young squash players on an unexpected
training course – Operation Iron Racket |
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RODRIGUEZ VISUALISES THE PRIZE
Mike Dale speaks to Miguel Angel Rodriguez and the man who played a
significant role in his astounding British Open victory, maverick mentor
and mental coach Maxim P. Weithers |
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SQUASH PLAYER
AWARDS
Rod Gilmour reveals the magazine's roll of honour for achievements in
2017, as well as looking back at the year’s highlights |
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James Zug interview
James Zug interviews Englishman Mark Allen about hosting the 2018 World
Masters Squash Championships in the U.S. |
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Relaxation Key to World Title
In an article from the latest Squash Player magazine Raneem El Welily
explains what is behind her world title win. |
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INTERACTIVE SQUASH
Rod Gilmour talks to German entrepreneur Markos Kern about his
interactiveSquash invention and predicts it could be the sport’s future |
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MOHAMED MAKES CRISIS CALL
Rod Gilmour investigates the crisis call that put Mohamed ElShorbagy on
the path to becoming World Champion |
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MY GAME
Laura Massaro talks about her game and her preparations for the World
Championships |
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Wagih’s American
Dream
In 2013 Egyptian National Coach Amir Wagih headed to Washington DC to
help set up the Squash on Fire club. In 2019 it will host the Men’s
World Team Championship. Here is the story of Wagih’s American Dream
from the 2013 magazine |
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Fauvel Body-fixer for Nicol
David
Ronald Fauvel, who recently passed away, was an integral part of Nicol
David's team and her success. In this article from SP126 Rod Gilmour
profiles the Canadian, examines his methods and looks at the unlikely
relationship |
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POSITIVITY PAYS FOR
PERRY
British Open finalist Sarah-Jane Perry tells Rod Gilmour how she has
silenced the doubters by marching into the world top 10. |
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British Open Analysis
Top squash writer Richard Eaton analyses the significance of the 2017
Allam British Open Championships, especially with regard to the Women’s
World Championship |
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How the
Egyptians can be beaten
Mike Dale hears how England can end Egypt’s domination of the world game
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Obituary - Mike
Oddy
Rod Gilmour looks back at the life of Scottish squash
legend Mike Oddy |
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Photo of the Year
Readers select the magazine’s top photo for 2016 |
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WSF president
Jacques Fontaine
Richard Eaton speaks to new WSF president Jacques Fontaine about
the initial aims of his reign |
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World Championship review
Richard Eaton savours the action as it’s Gawad and Egypt at the men’s
world championships but what about the rest of the world he asks |
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Matthew sets new goals
Nick Matthew reveals his plans for an extended life in squash and the
goals he has set |
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DUBAI DAZZLES
Part 1
Part 2
Rod Gilmour reports on a dazzling but surprising end to the 2015-16 PSA
World Series |
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FROM THE GALLERY
Is it a balls-up or just a bit of fun? Ian Mckenzie looks at rackets,
balls and the new England Squash logo.
Give your view
here |
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TONY PARKER - THE GENTLEMAN REFEREE
Ian McKenzie looks back on the distinguished squash career of the WSF
referee who died recently. |
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THE AMERICAN
PRODIGY
Amanda Sobhy talks to James Zug about breaking into the world's top 10
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BARKER'S NEXT CHAPTER
Rod Gilmour talks to Peter Barker about his retirement from the PSA Tour
and his new role with England Squash |
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Letter from America
James Zug reviews the 2015
Squash Summit and looks at the new Public Squash initiative in the USA |
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A GREAT COACH
Ian McKenzie looks back on the life of legendary Egyptian coach Dardir
El Barkary |
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THE LATE HERO
Greg Gaultier tells Richard Eaton how he became squash's oldest
first-time world champion |
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PSA STOPPAGE PLAN
The
PSA answer Squash Player's five key questions on stoppages |
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RAMY'S COURAGE
Triple
world champion Ramy Ashour talks about his injury-plagued stop-start
career to Richard Eaton |
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ROSNER MATURES
(PDF)
Rod Gilmour talks to Simon Rosner about becoming Germany's top male
player and breaking into the world's top 10 |
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ANNUAL SQUASH PLAYER AWARDS
Squash Player announces its first annual awards in 10 separate
categories |
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Champions Of the Future
Richard Eaton asks four
leading coaches who will be the top 10 men in the future |
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NEW SQUASH PLAYER
AWARDS
In
Issue 6 Squash Player magazine launches its inaugural Player of the
Month awards for October and November with accolades handed out to those
men and women who performed outstandingly in September and October |
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KEYHOLE IS HIP FOR WILLSTROP
Simon
Redfern speaks to Professor Max Fehily about the hip operation he
performed on former world
no.1 James Willstrop, his rehabilitation and the options generally
available to cure hip problems |
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WORTH’S CHALLENGE
Ian McKenzie interviews
the new ESR CEO, Keir Worth, on the challenges facing the association |
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GOLDEN COMEBACK
Rod Gilmour
tells the story of Nick Matthew’s journey from operating table to a gold
medal performance in Glasgow |
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JUGGLING RACKETS
Doug Revolta reviews the
new season's rackets and tries out a few that have caught his eye |
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GAULTIER KEEPING HIS COOL In an
exclusive interview with Rod Gilmour, world no.1 and new British Open
champion Gregory Gaultier reveals how he has finally found inner calm
and that he is now ready for another tilt at that elusive first world
title |
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THE GREAT
EXPERIMENT Richard Eaton investigates
professional squash's latest attempt to improve its image and make it
more watchable, as well as garnering opinions from some of the game's
top players on the latest rule changes |
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TEENAGER'S DREAM
Fares Dessouki, the
latest teenage talent to emerge from Egypt, talks to Rod Gilmour about
his part-time attempt to gatecrash the top table of men's squash |
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GUYANA'S SHINING LIGHT In-form Guyanese
no.1 Nicolette Fernandes speaks to Vanessa Atkinson about her recovery
from an injury that almost ended her career and her rise into the
world's top 20 |
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GLASGOW LOWDOWN
Rod Gilmour provides all the
background you need for squash's participation in this summer's Glasgow
Games |
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SQUASH'S GAMES
Richard Eaton looks back at squash's journey through the Commonwealth
Games since its debut in 1998 |
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WIDE
OPEN
Richard Eaton asks
whether this could be the best British Open ever as he names seven
potential winners of the titles and Alison Waters writes exclusively
about why the Open is her favourite tournament |
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MASSARO’S
MOMENT
Richard Eaton
talks to Laura Massaro about her World Championship win and her bid to
retain the British Open title, and to her coach, David Pearson, about
the difference he has made |
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DREW'S
BALANCING ACT
Richard Eaton talks to
Lee Drew about his new role as the PSA's director of referees |
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DAVID'S
DAUNTING BURDEN
A
home World Championship may not be ideal for defending champion Nicol
David |
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THE NO.1 CHALLENGERS
Rod Gilmour looks at the possible future candidates for the women's
world no.1 ranking |
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MATTHEW HAS NEW
GOALS
Richard Eaton discovers Nick
Matthew’s new ambitions for 2014 after his phenomenal finish to 2013 |
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PERRY'S
IMPRESSIVE RETURN
Sarah-Jane Perry
tells Simon Redfern about her impressive comeback from a frightening
back injury |
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OWEN
ODDS-ON TO BE A SUCCESS
Rob Owen, the ex-world
no.19 turned pro gambler, talks to Rod Gilmour about his squash coaching
role and colleague Chris Ryder has some advice for the squash hierarchy |
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LEEDER
OF THE PACK
Jade Leeder outlines the
ups and downs of her job as England’s head physiotherapist to Dominic
Bliss |
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THE YOUNG ONES
National coach Chris
Robertson picks out four young England players to keep an eye on in the
future and Rod Gilmour also looks at the latest crop of male talent |
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ENGLISH
COACHES' HIGH HOPES
ESR's high performance
coaches were encouraged by English players' British Junior Open
performances as Egypt again dominated in Sheffield |
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THE EQUALITY DEBATE
James Willstrop examines the current debate on equal prize money from
both historical and sporting perspectives, and praises the U.S. Open
organisers for their stance on the issue |
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MATTHEW'S TREBLE
Ian McKenzie reports on a superb third world title for Nick Matthew in
Manchester |
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STAR OF INDIA
Richard Eaton talks to Saurav Ghosal about becoming the first Indian to
reach the World Championship quarter-finals and why he feels the best is
yet to come |
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THE TROUBLE WITH RAMY
Ramy Ashour talks exclusively to Squash Player about the hamstring
problems which have blighted his recent tournaments |
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Courting
Disasters
After the brave experiment of staging the British Open outdoors,
Richard Eaton looks back at squash's innovative attempts at finding new
venues for events |
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Massaro's Mission
British Open champion Laura Massaro talks to Vanessa Atkinson about
her bid to end Nicol David's seven-year reign at the head of the
world rankings |
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My Life In Squash:
The Official Nick Matthew Biography
Matthew
Prepares for Ramy Semi
As Nick Matthew prepares for a potential semi-final clash with world
champion Ramy Ashour he remembers his greatest ever win in an extract
from is new new book 'Sweating Blood: May Life in Squash." |
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