Category: Features

British Open Activation Zone Inspires Hundreds To Get Involved in Squash

April 24, 2023April 26, 2023 Sean Reuthe

The British Open at The Rep Theatre in Birmingham was one of the most spectacular PSA events ever – not only was the stage perfect to showcase the most talented PSA players, but it also provided an opportunity to introduce new faces to squash in the heart of Birmingham

Elias Defeats Defending Champion Coll To Join Egyptian Trio In Finals

April 15, 2023April 16, 2023 Simon Dent

Peru’s Diego Elias ended the reighn of Paul Coll to join Egyptian trio Ali Farag, Nouran Gohar and Nour El Sherbini in the British Open finals

Sobhy Downs Defending Champion El Hammamy To Reach Semi-Finals

April 14, 2023April 15, 2023 Simon Dent

US No 1 Amanda Sobhy dethroned defending champion Hania El Hammamy in straight games, as Nour El Sherbini, Diego Elias and Paul Coll all won in five games to reach the semi-finals

Mohamed ElShorbagy (left) has a hit with a child on a mini court in Birmingham.

British Open to leave lasting Birmingham legacy

April 8, 2023April 8, 2023 Sean Reuthe

The long-awaited return of the British Open to Birmingham is something that has excited the squash community in the city and far beyond

Torrie Malik with the English Junior Championships trophy.

In Conversation with Wildcards Curtis & Torrie Malik

April 7, 2023April 8, 2023 Sean Reuthe

Siblings Curtis and Torrie Malik have been named as two of the wildcards in Birmingham this year – it’s the first time either has appeared at the British Open but both have enjoyed superb seasons to date

James Willstrop on Acting and Performing on Stage

April 3, 2023April 8, 2023 Sean Reuthe

Now aged 39, Willstrop is no stranger to treading the boards and often balances fine-tuning his squash game with learning lines – he will now be hoping to perform on stage at The Rep in his day job

British Open: A History Of The Sport’s Oldest Major

April 3, 2023April 8, 2023 Sean Reuthe

The British Open is the oldest and most established tournament …

Sarah-Jane Perry (right) with Andy Street (left) and Nick de Bois (centre)

British Open Highlighted As Part of English Tourism Week

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Sean Reuthe

England No.1 Sarah-Jane Perry visited Birmingham Rep last week as the upcoming British Open was highlighted as part of English Tourism Week

Barrington Recalls Final British Open Triumph 50 Years On

March 20, 2023March 31, 2023 Sean Reuthe

Ahead of this year’s edition of the ‘Wimbledon of Squash’ RJ Mitchell caught up with Jonah Barrington to discuss his memories of his final triumph in 1972

Paul Coll: Looking Ahead to the British

March 26, 2022March 27, 2022 Sean Reuthe

Paul Coll made history at the 2022 Allam British Open as he became the first male New Zealander ever to win the iconic tournament

Jahangir Khan: A British Open Dynasty

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 Sean Reuthe

When 18-year-old Jahangir Khan dispatched Hiddy Jahan on April 8, 1982, in three straight games, it propelled him on an unsurpassed run that would see him win 10 British Open titles over the next decade

Heather McKay – Looking Back on her British Open Legacy