Amina Orfi becomes youngest British Open squash champion at 18
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Amina Orfi claimed the British Open women's title with a 3-1 victory over Nour ElSherbini in Birmingham on June 7. The 18-year-old Egyptian overturned a 1-0 deficit, winning with scores of 7-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-8. Orfi's victory broke a 94-year-old record set by Susan Noel, who was 19 years and eight months old when she won the title in 1932. The win follows Orfi's recent achievement as the youngest women's world champion. In the men's final, Paul Coll secured his third British Open title with a 3-1 victory over Mostafa Asal. The squash season will conclude with the PSA Squash Tour Finals in Paris from June 17 to 20.
- •Amina Orfi wins the British Open women's title on June 7.
- •Orfi breaks a 94-year-old record held by Susan Noel.
- •Paul Coll wins the men's title, defeating Mostafa Asal.
- •The final PSA Squash Tour event will be held in Paris later this month.
- •Orfi had a grueling 110-minute semifinal before her final match.
- 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Teenager becomes youngest British Open squash champion
- 6:13 AMBBC Sport — Teenager becomes youngest British Open champion
"Egyptian teenager Amini Orfi breaks a 94-year-old record to become the youngest ever British Open women's champion.
"Egyptian teenager Amini Orfi breaks a 94-year-old record to become the youngest ever British Open women's champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:13 AMTeenager becomes youngest British Open squash champion
Egyptian teenager Amini Orfi breaks a 94-year-old record to become the youngest ever British Open women's champion.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 6:13 AMTeenager becomes youngest British Open champion
Egyptian teenager Amini Orfi breaks a 94-year-old record to become the youngest ever British Open women's champion.
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