News - Squash Australia

Nations Cup starts tomorrow in New Zealand with innovative format on trial

The inaugural Nations Cup begins tomorrow in Tauranga, New Zealand, with eight teams battling out in a brand new competition that includes a best-of-seven games scoring format, with each game being first to seven points. Australia competes in group A against New Zealand, Scotland and Canada, while England, Europe, United States and New Zealand 'B' make up group B in the initial round-robin stage.

Wed 02 Nov 2022

More than 500 matches played over three days for Australian Open Graded events in Sydney

Nele Gilis (BEL) and Miguel Rodriguez (COL) were crowned 2022 Australian Open champions yesterday in Sydney, in a day that also marked the last day of the John Ireland Graded events, played alongside the PSA Challenger 30 event from 28-30 October. More than 230 players participated in thirteen graded competitions from Premier to Junior D Grade, making the Australian Open event week the biggest in decades for participation.

Mon 31 Oct 2022

Gilis and Rodriguez lift 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open trophies

Nele Gilis (BEL) and Miguel Rodriguez (COL) have been crowned the 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open champions after a spectacular final day of competition at the Sydney University Sport and Fitness Centre on Sunday. Gilis beat Sabrina Sobhy (USA) in straight games to etch her name in the Spalding–Heather McKay Perpetual trophy, while Rodriguez defeated Greg Lobban (SCO) 3-1 in the men’s final to become the first South American player to claim the Australian Open title.

Sun 30 Oct 2022

Aussies bow out of the tournament as Australian Open reaches semifinal stage

Donna Lobban and Rex Hedrick could not make it to the next round of the 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open as the PSA Challenger 30 tournament reached the semifinal stage, to be played on Saturday. With both no. 1 seeds Miguel Rodriguez (COL) and Nele Gilis (BEL) still in the mix, it was Satomi Watanabe of Japan who provided the upset of the day against seed no. 4 Jasmine Hutton (ENG). Watanabe and Hutton staged an epic five-game battle that lasted over an hour. Hutton led twice, after

Fri 28 Oct 2022

Top seeds Gilis and Rodriguez to face tough competition in Australian Open finals

An exciting day of matches set up the conclusive round of the 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open in Sydney tomorrow, with no 1 seed Nele Gilis (BEL) facing Sabrina Sobhy (USA) in the women’s final and men’s top seed Miguel Rodriguez (COL) playing Greg Lobban (SCO) for the title. World no. 13 Gilis was the first on court today, playing against tournament seed no. 6 Satomi Watanabe (JAP), who had impressed yesterday in her quarter-final win against Jasmine Hutton (ENG). The Japanese could

Fri 28 Oct 2022

AUS Open day two: Donna Lobban and Rex Hedrick advance to the quarter-finals

Number 4 seed David Baillargeon (CAN) lost to Ryunosuke Tsukue (JAP) in the biggest upset of the second round at the 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open, with Aussies Donna Lobban and Rex Hedrick qualifying for tomorrow’s quarter-finals in Sydney. Lobban needed four games to beat 18-year-old Yasshmita Jadishkumar (MAL) en route to setting up an exciting quarter-final against Sabrina Sobhy (USA). Lobban and Jadishkumar split the first two games, both decided by the tightest of margins, be

Thu 27 Oct 2022

Eight Aussies through to the second round of the Australian Open after an action-packed opening day in Sydney

Local fans will have plenty to cheer for tomorrow, as five more Australian players advanced to the second round of the 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open after an action-packed opening day at the PSA Challenger 30 event in Sydney. Rhys Dowling, Alex Haydon, Jess Turnbull, Rachael Grinham and Joseph White made it through to the second round joining fellow Australians Donna Lobban, Sarah Cardwell and Rex Hedrick, who will make their tournament debut tomorrow with the rest of the seeded pl

Wed 26 Oct 2022

Donna Lobban and Rex Hedrick lead 13-strong Aussie contingent competing at the 2022 Australian Open

A contingent of 13 Australian players will take to the court in Sydney tomorrow, facing strong international competition to claim the prestigious 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open title. In the women’s draw, 2018 Commonwealth Games Mixed Doubles champion Donna Lobban and Sarah Cardwell are the top-seeded Aussies, at no.5 and no.8 respectively. Defending Australian Open champion Rachael Grinham, Jessica Turnbull, Alex Haydon, Erin Classen, Sophie Fadaely and Sze Yu Lee are the other Aus

Tue 25 Oct 2022

Adrian Waller gains Australian Open momentum with Challenger 20 title in Canberra

World no. 32 Adrian Waller put his 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open opponents on notice after securing the Jansher Khan Canberra Open title on Saturday. Waller is seeded at no.2 in the men's draw of the Australian Open, which starts Wednesday in Sydney, and is one of the favourites for the prestigious title.

Sun 23 Oct 2022

2022 Australian Open the biggest in a decade as part of a long-term plan to achieve Platinum World Tour status

The 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open will be the biggest edition of the prestigious tournament in over a decade with 48 of the best squash players in the world facing off for the title next week in Sydney. For the first time in ten years the Australian Open has been elevated to a PSA Challenger status with a $100,000 prize money attracting a number of the top-20 athletes in the world and some of the best Aussie players like Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games athlete Rex Hedrick and Co

Fri 21 Oct 2022

International stars mark the return of the Australian Open

With less than a week to go until the 2022 City Tattersalls Club Australian Open, excitement is building to see international players return to an event on track to be one of the biggest on record. Hosted from 26 - 30 October 2022 at the Sydney University Sport and Fitness Centre, the event has moved up in status this year to become a PSA Challenger 30 event, taking place alongside Graded Men's and Women's events and junior events.

Thu 20 Oct 2022

World Squash Day brings celebrations across Australia and the globe

World Squash Day 2022 will bring colour and excitement to the game all over the globe today, Saturday 15 October, as a number of initiatives to promote the sport take place in Australia and internationally. Multiple events are taking place on every continent as clubs and federations get creative in a bid to attract a new generation of players to the sport.

Sat 15 Oct 2022

Robert Donaghue to lead Squash Australia through until Victoria 2026

Squash Australia is pleased to announce that Robert Donaghue will continue to serve as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer for another four years. “We are delighted to officially extend Rob’s position as CEO of Squash Australia,” said the President of Squash Australia, Joanne Brodie, adding that she was pleased that Donaghue agreed to keep leading the organisation until 2026.

Thu 13 Oct 2022

Sweet 16th teams championship for Queensland as juniors dominate in Perth

They came, they played, they conquered - yet again. Queensland's top juniors were tipped as hot favourites to take home yet another junior teams championship title and after a devastating display of skills, tactics and fierce determination over three days at Squashworld in Perth they delivered.

Sun 02 Oct 2022

Stage set for gripping finale in junior teams championships

The big guns in the Australian Junior Teams championships flexed their collective muscles today, setting the scene for a thrilling final day of competition at Squashworld Mirrabooka in Perth's northern suburbs. Going into the afternoon rounds, WA topped the table on 46 points, one point ahead of Queensland, with NSW third (32 points), followed by Victoria (27), South Australia (9) and the ACT (3).

Sat 01 Oct 2022

Blood, sweat and cheers as team clashes save best until last

There may be no 'I' in team but there were some inspired individual performances - spurred on by a boisterous crowd - on day one of the Australian Junior Team championships at SquashWorld Mirrabooka. On paper, heavyweights Queensland look the side most likely to claim an astonishing 16th title since 2003 (only WA and NSW, once each, have prevented total Sunshine State dominance), and they got off to the best possible start, rolling a depleted ACT side in the morning opening round without droppi

Fri 30 Sep 2022

Perth turns up the heat, finalists turn on the class

On Perth's hottest day for five months it was only fitting that the Australian Junior Championship finals produced some sizzling squash at Squashworld Mirrabooka. While the top seeds made it through to the finals in most divisions, not all lived up to their star billing to claim titles, unable to find their 'a-games' in the white-hot cauldron that is championship squash.

Thu 29 Sep 2022

Facility Spotlight: Squashworld Mirrabooka Australia's largest squash centre

Originally built in 1980, Squashworld Mirrabooka Squash Centre, Western Australia, is now the nation’s largest squash centre. The venue hosts, not only 14 glass-back courts with spacious mezzanine and gallery viewing areas, but one of the largest pro racquet shops for those looking for a re-string, new racquet, shoes, accessories, or general advice.