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Check out these two graphs showcasing the dramatic shifts in the squash world over the last 25 years
They show Egypt's rise, & the decline of traditional powerhouses like England & Australia in the top 10 rankings.
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
๐ Dominating the Top 10: A 25-Year Legacy ๐
Over the last 25 years, a select few power house nations, namely England, Egypt and Australia, have dominated the courts, producing an impressive number of top 10 players.
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash
๐จMo ElShorbagy Breaks Another Records ๐จ
He is now the player with the longest time spent in the Top 10 rankings โ a staggering 166.21 months! ๐ That's nearly 14 years of unmatched consistency at the highest level.
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
@S_A_Johnston@SquashInfo Natalia Geiger/Pohrer, she represented England, South Africa & USA. She reach the number one sport while she represented USA
Here are the number one players by country and gender.
1. can you name then all??
2. Will there be any new No. 1 next season?
3. Have spotted a player from the Junior Championship that is destined to be a number 1
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@S_A_Johnston@SquashInfo Yes it is going to be tough for El Sherbini to beat that record with Gohar & El Hammamy aroundโฆ and then the next generation
Yes, C. Thomas = Cassie Thomas = Cassie Jackman
N. El Sherbini has been No.1 for 59.3 months & can still surpass N. Davidโs record of 112 months at number 1. El Sherbini must maintain her No. 1 position for another 53 months (4.4 years).
Do you think she can do it?
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
Farag is poised to surpass Mo. ElShorbagyโs Number 1 record this year, securing his place among the top 5 Number 1 players since 1975
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
Career ranking comparison of former & current number 1โs, by time and age. So interesting to see how different players evolve at different ages and speeds
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Here is the 10 year career ranking (by time & age) of the new PSA World Number 1 Diego Elias 2013 - 2023
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
What an amazing menโs final. For all his new fans here are the historical ranking (by date & age) of Victor Crouin, the newly crowned Open de France de Squash 2022 champion.
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo , the definitive squash resource
Who are the womenโs most successful No. 1โs. see them below. El Sherbini is already up there with the great No. 1โs but no doubt she will be looking to retain the No. 1 spot this season.
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
As the PSA season kicks off, lets take a look the all time greatest number ones. There are currently 3 former No. 1's in the top 5 ranks
No doubt, Farag, Coll & El Shorbagy will be fighting to retain number one spot.
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo, the definitive squash resource
@itssobhytime @PSAWorldTour @SquashInfo Here is a list of players that have won a PSA World Tour Tournament without dropping a game. So it looks like N. Gohar was the first to achieve this for a Platinum tournament.
Note I have on considered PSA World Tour which started in Sept-2018
Data courtesy of @SquashInfo