James Willstrop

Players support the 2020 Olympic squash bid!

Nick Matthew, James Willstrop and Ramy Ashour would like squash to be seen as part of the Olympic Programm in 2010 (photo: Jordan Mnasfield)
Besides the matches of Allam British Open in the O2 Arena in London, the World Squash Federation (WSF) using the opportunity to get the best players together to promote the 2020 bid. Nick Matthew, James Willstrop and Ramy Ashour presenting ...

Squash on BBC Breakfast!

At BBC Breakfast James Willstrop and Laura Massaro were talking about squash and the upcoming Allam British Open in the O2 in London (screen-shot: BBC)
It’s good to see that squash getting some air time on BBC Breakfast, with repeated showings of little pieces featuring James Willstrop (le) and Nick Matthew. Not only that, but both were live on BBC Radio 4, and James and Laura Massaro (ri) ...

Ramy El Gouna Champion as Willstrop concede!

Ramy Ashour: “I really also want to thank Amr Mansi for putting up that tournament for us, so glad that Squash is now back in Egypt. And of course, Hisham and my parents” (photo: Steve Cubbins, SquashSite).
Everythings seems to be fine with World No1 James Willstrop in the 1st game as the Englishman managed to control and lead most of it, but Ramy Ashour (pi) injects pace at the end to take the game on extra points. Ramy’s comeback had different ...

El Gouna conditions cause disruption at the semis!

Ramy Ashour (EGY) beat Nick Matthew (Eng) after 74 minutes 11-4, 9-11, 11-8, 11-9 in a thrilling semi-final encounter (photo: Steve Cubbins, SquashSite).
It was an unfortunate start to the El Gouna International semi-finals when the 1st semi-final was suspended in the 2nd game due to the players slipped on the floor of the glass court, as the wind at the Abu Tig Marina was loaded with sand ...

Willstrop and Ashour followed to El Gouna semis!

Ramy Ashour (EGY) was ready to jump for good shots of Greg Gaultier (FRA) to beat the Frenchman 11-5, 12-10, 11-8 after 58 minutes of fast and furious play (photo: Steve Cubbins, SquashSite).
World No1 James Willstrop faced an early onslaught from Dutchman Laurens Jan Anjema, who was delighted as he took the 28-minute 1st game 11-9. Willstrop quickly regrouped himself and started dominating the game to take ...

No surprises on the Show Glass Court in El Gouna!

3rd seed Nick Matthew (Eng) survived fatal moments as he overcame Ali Anwar Reda (Egy) 9-11, 14-12, 11-6, 11-6 in the 2nd round of the El Gouna International (photo: Steve Cubbins, SquashSite).
Egyptian Ali Anwar Reda (le) gave home hopes a push as he took the opening game and had game balls at 10-8 in the 2nd against Nick Matthew (ri). But the English World champion survived the scary situation to take the game 14-12 ...

Willstrop extends World Ranking lead!

England’s James Willstrop (le) and Frenchman Greg Gaultier (ri) are leading April’s PSA Men's World Squash Rankings.
England's James Willstrop (le) has extended his lead at the top of the new April PSA Men's World Squash Rankings, as the 28-year-old is celebrating his 3rd month in pole position after 1st topping the rankings in January ...

Willstrop beat Matthew in German League final!

James Willstrop beat Nick Matthew 11-9, 9:11, 11:6, 13:11 in the German play-offs 2012 to pull back one victory after he lost the last 20 encounters.
James Willstrop (le) made history in Germany, when he was able to beat Nick Matthew (ri) after 20 consecutive defeats. It was the No1 string of the 1st Bundesliga play-off match between titleholder Worms and Paderborn. Willstrop's victory ...
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