After six days of intensive action at Club S and the Pyramids we were down to the finals, with the CIB Egyptian Open champions crowned tonight in squash’s most iconic setting.
In the women’s final Hania El Hammamy made it three major final victories in a row against Nouran Gohar, as the new World #2 raced through the third and fourth games after the first two were shared. Ali Farag retained the title – and hir world #1 ranking – as he beat Paul Coll in four games.
Check out the reports and reaction below …
[3] Hania El Hammamy (Egy) 3-1 [1] Nouran Gohar (Egy) 11-7, 11-13, 11-3, 11-2 (81m)
[1] Ali Farag (Egy) 3-1 [2] Paul Coll (Nzl) 11-6, 8-11, 11-4, 11-7 (66m)
Reports & Reaction
Final: Ali 3-1 Paul
Ali Farag retains the CIB Egyptian title – and the world #1 spot – as he beats Paul Coll in four […]
Final: Hania 3-1 Nouran: Gloves off
Hania El Hammamy dethrones world #1 Nouran Gohar with a commanding performance to take the title in four games […]
SF: Paul 3-2 Diego
A very enjoyable 3/2, with very little decisions and a lot of attacking retrieving…. […]
SF: Ali 3-1 Asal
Action packed semis final sees Ali Farag beat Mostafa Asal in four games […]
SF: Hania 3-1 Nour
Hania El Hammamy beats Nour El Sherbini in a tremendous women's semi […]
SF: Nouran 3-2 Amanda
Defending Champion Nouran Gohar comes from one-two down to reach the final again […]
QF: Diego 3-2 Marwan
Diego Elias beats Marwan ElShorbagy in a thoroughly entertaining five games […]
QF: Paul 3-2 Fares
PaulColl comes through an up and down five setter to reach the semis, with the visit of IOC President Thomas Bach! […]
