As much as sports are all about facts and figures – and rightfully so, on various occasions, players not to have made it big are just as noted as legendary professionals, however, for different reasons. A legendary player known for his skills could quite possibly be as popular as a player known for his good-looks.
1. Ramy Ashour
Presently ranked no. 1 in the World, Egypt’s Ramy Ashour came to be the youngest player since the ‘Khan era’ to take the number one spot. Collectively, Ashour has eleven Professional Squash Association titles, apart from which, the professional has made it to five PSA finals.
2. James Willstrop
6 ft. 4’ tall, Britain’s James Willstrop is currently ranked no. 4 in the World. The sportsman has won two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and the World Games in 2006 and 2009. To add to his tally of titles, having achieved all that he has, James is not only the most successful junior player in Britain, but also in all of Europe.
3. Borja Golan
Spain’s Borja Golan has nineteen PSA titles to his name. The 27 year old professional is however, currently ranked no. 104 in the World, as he was injured in the Columbian Open final in the year 2009. The injury to his right knee caused Golan to remain out of action for six months. The sportsman was however, ranked no. 10, marking his career high ranking, in 2009.
4. Nick Matthew
Formerly ranked no. 1 in the World, England’s Nick Matthew has bagged two British Open titles in his career so far. In addition to which, the sportsman has a World Games Gold medal to his name. Furthermore, Matthew came to be the first home-grown Englishman to win the British Open since the year 1939.
5. Joey Barrington
Ranked no. 8 in the World, Britain’s Joey Barrington is the son of Jonah Barrington, one of Squash’s most legendary players to date. The sportsman is nationally ranked no. 6 and represented his country in the European championship. Additionally, Barrington has a African Hither Croft Open title to his name.
6. Theirry Lincou
Winner of the 2004 World Open and SuperSeries, Frenchman, Theirry Lincou reached his career high ranking of World no. 1 in the same year. Currently ranked no. 8 in the World, Lincou represented France at the World Team Squash Championships in 2003. Furthermore, the professional is known to have defeated players such as Peter Nicol, Jonathon Power and the like.
7. Daryl Selby
Hailing from Essex, England, Daryl Selby reached his career high ranking in April 2010. Ranked no. 9 in the World, Selby represented England in the Men's European Team Championship 2009, played in Malmo, Sweden. In addition to his achievements, the professional has also bagged a Dutch Open title.
8. Wael El-Hindi
Egypt’s Wael El-Hindi made his mark in the game by making it to the the 1998 World Junior Championship played in the United States. The sportsman currently has five Professional Squash Association titles to his name and has collectively made appearances in ten PSA finals. El-Hindi has also remained the National Champion in Egypt apart from representing his nation at the World Teams Championship.
9. Jonathan Kemp
Earlier ranked no. 21 in the World, England’s Jonathan Kemp remained a part of the Exeter Diamonds, Queens and New bridge clubs in Britain. The professional is nationally ranked no. 7 and is coached by David Pearson and David Campion.
10. Miguel Angel Rodriguez
With thirteen Professional Squash Association titles to his name, Columbia’s Miguel Rodriguez is currently ranked no. 30 in the World. In the year 2007, Rodriguez bagged a gold, along with a bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro, Pan American games
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