Egyptian squash player Amina Orfi has reached the top of the women’s game at just 19 years old, officially becoming the youngest female World No.1 in the history of the sport. The new rankings, released on Monday, 21 September, confirm Orfi’s historic rise to the summit of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Squash Tour. At 19 years and two months, she has surpassed the previous record held by New Zealand squash legend Susan Devoy, who reached World No.1 in 1984 at 20 years and two months. Orfi earned the ranking after winning the QTerminals Qatar Classic in Doha last week, where she faced fellow Egyptian Hania El Hammamy, who entered the tournament as the World No.1. The final lasted 107 minutes, with Orfi fighting back after losing the opening game. She eventually defeated El Hammamy 7-11, 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 12-10 to claim the title. The result also brought an end to El Hammamy’s time at the top of the women’s rankings, with Orfi moving into the No.1 position. “It feels amazing,” Orfi said following the victory. For the Egyptian teenager, becoming World No.1 adds another major achievement to what has…
