Egyptian squash prodigy Amina Orfi has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to reach World #1 in women’s squash – at just 19 years old.
Orfi clinched the top spot after winning the QTerminals Qatar Classic in a thrilling 3-2 final against compatriot Hania al-Hammamy, raising her total to 2,109 points and dethroning the world standings leader.
The reigning World Champion and four-time World Junior Champion survived a tense fifth-game decider to secure the title.
Speaking to Al-Ahram, Orfi acknowledged the final’s intensity and emphasized her resolve to hold onto the top ranking as she eyes gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
From surprise exits to marathon wins
Semifinal runs: Orfi swept America’s Olivia Weaver 3–0 to reach the final, while al-Hammamy outlasted Malaysia’s world #5 Sivasangari Subramaniam 3–2 in a marathon battle.
Early exits: Eight-time World Champion Nour al-Sherbini suffered a surprise 1–3 defeat against Malaysia’s Delia Arnold.
Withdrawals: Former World #1 Nouran Gohar—returning to the tour following a two-year maternity break—and Belgium’s Tinne Gilis both withdrew in the quarterfinals.
