A star-studded cast featuring the world’s best players will line up in the World Open 2011, the richest ever event in world squash which will take place in Rotterdam, from 28 October to 6 November. England’s world number one Nick Matthew will be hoping to become the 1st man for 15 years to retain the sport’s most prized title, while Malaysian superstar Nicol David, also ranked 1 in the world, will be aiming to become the 1st to win the women’s trophy for a 6th time. The draw for the World Open Squash 2011 – which offers a total prize fund of US$ 418.000, will be made in Rotterdam on Monday 10th October at a special press conference featuring Ahmed Aboutaleb, the mayor of Rotterdam. The 1st 6 days (28 October to 2 November) will take place at the renowned Victoria Squash club in Rotterdam, whilst the final stages (3-6 November) will be played on the ASB Glass Court which will be erected on the podium of the spectacular New Luxor Theatre (pic) in the Dutch City of Sports.
