Egypt’s dominance in world squash continued to shine as Youssef Ibrahim and Mostafa Asal booked their spots in the final of the Hong Kong Squash Open, one of the sport’s top-tier events held from December 1 to 7 with prize money of $224,000 for both men and women.

Youssef Ibrahim delivered a brilliant comeback performance in the semifinals, defeating New Zealand’s Paul Coll 3-1 after an intense showdown. The match unfolded with scores of 3-11, 13-11, 11-8, and 11-8, showcasing Ibrahim’s determination and tactical composure.

Mostafa Asal, on the other hand, dominated his semifinal match against England’s Jonah Bryant, securing a commanding 3-0 victory with game scores of 11-3, 11-5, and 11-1, affirming his readiness for the final clash.

In the women’s competition, Egyptian talent also stood tall as Nour El Sherbini edged past Hania El Hammamy in a thrilling five-game battle, finishing 3-2 with game scores of 7-11, 11-9, 5-11, 11-7, and 11-3.

A total of 20 Egyptian athletes participated in the tournament:
Men (9 players): Mostafa Asal, Mazen Hesham, Mohamed Zakaria, Fares Dessouky, Karim Abdel Gawad, Mohamed ElSherbini, Youssef Ibrahim, Mohamed Abouelghar, and Ali Abou Eleinen.
Women (11 players): Hania El Hammamy, Amina Orfi, Zeina Mickawy, Sana Ibrahim, Fayrouz Abouelkheir, Mariam Metwally, Nour El Sherbini, Hania Ramadan, Kenzy Ayman, Hana Moataz, and Malak Khafagy.

With an all-Egypt final now confirmed, excitement builds as two world-class champions prepare for a showdown that reflects Egypt’s continued supremacy in the sport.

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