Squash

October 08, 2026

The 2025-2026 world squash calendar has been nothing short of thrilling, packed with unforgettable moments and major milestones for Team HEAD. From prestigious victories on the sport's biggest stages to unexpected logistical adventures, our competitors have once again proven why they belong at the absolute top of the game.

The British Open: statement wins and Yahya El Nawasany’s breakthrough run

HEAD athletes delivered stellar results at the historic British Open. Paul Coll claimed the championship title following a masterclass performance in the final, where he defeated the world number one. Meanwhile, Hania El Hammamy came heartbreakingly close to reaching the women's championship match, falling just short in a grueling, nearly two-hour semifinal thriller against Amina Orfi.

Yet, one of the defining storylines of the tournament belonged to Yahya El Nawasany. Entering the draw as a 17/32 seed, he authored a dream week by surging into the semifinals and climbing to a career-high world ranking of number 16.

Reflecting on his run, El Nawasany shared: “Stepping onto the court at the British Open felt unreal, especially since it marked my very first semifinal and even my first quarterfinal, at a major event. Knowing I could go toe-to-toe with Karim Gawad and back myself up gave me a massive sense of pride.“

Looking ahead, the young competitor has set his sights high: “My targets for the upcoming year are to build on the momentum I created last season, crack the Top 10 before 2026 comes to a close, and keep pushing even further as the season progresses.“

The British tournament also brought a uniquely stressful situation for Yahya :): he misplaced all of his gear after leaving his bags outside his Airbnb while grabbing a quick food delivery. Thanks to the swift response from PDH, he was quickly supplied with fresh rackets, bags, and shoes so he could test them out and feel fully comfortable ahead of his matches. Two days later, his abandoned bag unexpectedly turned up at the Solihull station, reuniting him with his well-traveled (and quite aromatic) kit, minus his wallet and shoes!

Sharing his gratitude, Yahya added: “ honestly want to thank PDH for stepping up right when I needed rackets and bags. They sorted everything out immediately, giving me enough time to break in the gear and feel completely comfortable before stepping on court, which was crucial.“

Paris caps off the year with a historic milestone for Hania

The grand finale of the campaign unfolded at the World Tour Finals in Paris. Inside an indoor venue baking under a blistering 30-degree heatwave (creating some of the most sweltering conditions ever witnessed on tour), Hania arrived with a definitive mission: capture the crown to secure her spot as the world's top-ranked player heading into the summer.

She delivered in spectacular fashion. After battling past Gina Kennedy in the opening round, defeating Fayrouz Abouelkeir in the semifinals, and overcoming Siva Subramaniam 3-1 in a fierce title clash, Hania lifted the trophy. The victory earned her a jaw-dropping $108,000 payday, setting a new record for the largest prize purse in women's squash history.

London Classic wrap-up

Paul kicked off the season in stellar fashion by defeating Victor Crouin 3-0 to claim the London Classic title. Meanwhile, Gina Kennedy delivered a standout performance in the women's draw. She overcame fellow HEAD player and world number 1 Hania El Hammamy in a thrilling semifinal before narrowly missing out to Amina Orfi in the final. Gina has plenty of reasons to be proud of an incredible week on court.

Resounding success for Team HEAD: Amina Orfi and Hania El Hammamy shine on the professional circuit in Egypt

HEAD stars shone on the professional circuit in Egypt: young Amina Orfi made history by claiming the world title after defeating Nour El Sherbini in the final, having previously eliminated her teammate and former world No. 1, Hania El Hammamy, in an intense semifinal. All of this reaffirms the extraordinary level of talent leading the HEAD team at the highest international level.