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Amina Orfi becomes youngest women's squash world number one

Egypt's Amina Orfi claimed the top ranking at age 19, according to Al Jazeera.

The short version

  • Egypt's Amina Orfi achieved the women's world number one squash ranking at 19 years and two months old.[Al Jazeera]
  • She defeated compatriot Hania El Hammamy 3-2 in the Qatar Classic final to secure the top spot.[Al Jazeera]
  • The milestone surpasses a record set by New Zealand's Susan Devoy in 1984.[Al Jazeera]

Key facts

  • Amina Orfi secured the world number one ranking at 19 years and two months old following her Qatar Classic win.[Al Jazeera]
  • The achievement broke the prior age record set in 1984 by New Zealand's Susan Devoy at 20 years and two months old.[Al Jazeera]
  • Orfi unseated fellow Egyptian Hania El Hammamy with a 3-2 victory in the Qatar Classic final.[Al Jazeera]
  • The tournament win marked Orfi's first Platinum title, her third major victory, and the 15th title of her career.[Al Jazeera]

Sources

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