Egyptian Teen Amina Orfi Wins PSA World Squash Title

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Egyptian teenager Amina Orfi has become the youngest women's world squash champion, defeating world number two Nour El-Sherbini in a thrilling five-set final at the PSA World Championships 2026.

The Rise of Amina Orfi

Egypt's Amina Orfi has rewritten squash history in her sensational title-winning run at the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Championships 2026, beating world number two Nour El-Sherbini in a thrilling five-set final to become the youngest women's world champion.

The Final Match

Eighteen-year-old Orfi defeated compatriot El-Sherbini 6-11, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 14-12 in Saturday's final in Giza, Egypt.

Orfi's victory marked a significant milestone in her career, becoming the first player to hold both world junior and senior PSA championship titles at the same time.
The final produced the eighth-longest women's match of all time and the second-longest women's PSA World Championships final.

Orfi's Career Milestones

At 18 years and 10 months, Orfi is not only the youngest women's champion but also the first player to hold both world junior and senior PSA championship titles at the same time.

Orfi, number three in the PSA's world rankings, overcame another tough challenge in the semifinals when she defeated top-ranked Hania El-Hammamy in a four-set match.

Men's Title Update

Mostafa Asal Retains Men's Title

Meanwhile, reigning champion Mostafa Asal lifted the men's trophy and claimed the second world championship title of his career after thrashing seventh-seeded Youssef Ibrahim 11-4, 11-1, 12-10.