The Egyptian champion Ali Farag, a player for Wadi Degla Club and the world number two in squash, managed to win the 2025 Grasshopper Squash Cup title after a brilliant performance in the final matches. In this tournament, held in Switzerland, Farag triumphed in the final against Peru's Diego Elias with a 3-1 victory, marking a significant achievement in his sporting career. Despite the absence of world number one, Egypt's Mostafa Asal, due to injury, the tournament presented an opportunity for Farag to prove his worth and secure his place at the top of the sport globally.
The final match result between Ali Farag and Diego Elias included thrilling moments, with intense competition and outstanding performance from Farag. The match began with Elias taking the first game, winning 13-11, but Farag leveled the score in the second game, which Elias won 14-12. In the third game, Farag regained his balance and won 11-4, then sealed the victory in the fourth game with an 11-5 win. This triumph came after Farag had fought through tough competition in the tournament, reaching the final after a thrilling 3-2 semifinal victory over Welsh player Joel Makin. The match result was 7-11, 11-8, 11-6, 6-11, 11-5.
Meanwhile, Egyptian champion Nouran Gohar, the world number one in women’s squash, claimed the Grasshopper Squash Cup title for women after an exceptional performance. Gohar won the title by defeating Malaysian Siva Singari Subramaniam 3-0 in the final, with game scores of 11-7, 14-12, 11-9. This victory came after a series of strong matches that demonstrated Gohar's technical and physical strength, confirming her position as the world's best squash player.
Gohar had reached the final after a 3-1 semifinal victory over England’s Georgina Kennedy, with the game scores being 11-2, 8-11, 11-5, 11-1. Nouran Gohar played the semifinal with great strength, benefiting from her tactical play, which was crucial in her victory over Kennedy, especially in the fourth game, which she won by a significant margin.
The 2025 Grasshopper Squash Cup was held from April 22 to 27 in Switzerland, featuring intense competition among the best squash players in the world. A large number of Egyptian players participated in the tournament, continuing their dominance in this sport, reflecting the significant progress Egypt has made in squash in recent years. This tournament is one of the most important events in the international squash calendar, where the top players compete for the title, further solidifying Egypt’s reputation as a leading country in the sport.
Many sports experts pointed out that the performance of Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar in this tournament was not surprising, but rather a continuation of their previous successes in international competitions. Farag, with his strong and balanced playing style, was able to dominate Diego Elias in the final, reflecting his technical development. As for Nouran Gohar, she once again showed why she is considered the best in the world, delivering excellent performances in every match.
The Grasshopper Cup is another step in Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar's journey toward more titles and achievements in the future. As always with Egyptian squash players, there will be more challenges ahead in major tournaments like the PSA World Championships, where they will continue to strive for new titles and maintain their dominance on the international stage.
