2015–16 PSA World Tour
The PSA World Tour 2015 is the international squash tour organised circuit organized by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) for the 2015 men's and women's squash season. The most important tournament in the series is the World Championship held in Bellevue, Washington in the United States. The tour features three categories of regular events, World Series, which feature the highest prize money and the best fields, International and Challenger.[1]
2015–16 PSA World Tour | |
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Details | |
Event name | 2015–16 PSA World Tour |
Dates | January 2015–July 2016 |
Tournaments | 219 |
Categories | World Championship: Men's/Women's World Series: 15 (4), 15–16 (7) World Series Finals: Men's/Women's PSA International (37) PSA Challenger (168) |
Website PSA World Tour | |
Achievements | |
World Number 1 | Men : Women : |
World Champion | Men : Women : |
In November 2014, the Women's Squash Association and the Professional Squash Association announced a historic merge between the two associations.[2] A decision was reached that will see the Professional Squash Association operate as the governing body for both the women's and men's ranks from January 1, 2015.
Calendar
Categories: International tournaments and more.
Key
World Championship |
World Series |
International 100 |
International 70 |
International 25/35/50 |
Challenger 5/10/15 |
January–June 2015
January
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Open du Gard Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
3–4 January | w/o |
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Liberty Bell Open Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
9–11 January | 4–11, 11–6, 13–11, 11–8 |
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J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions Men : World Series 32 players - $150,000 - Draw Women : World Series 16 players - $123,000 - Draw |
16–23 January | 5–11, 11–9, 11–8, 12–10 |
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9–11, 12–10, 11–4, 11–4 |
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Holtrand Gas City Pro-Am Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
22–25 January | 11–7, 6–11, 9–11, 11–3, 11–5 |
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Australia Day Challenge Men : Challenger 5 32 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
23–25 January | 4–11, 10–12, 11–4, 11–6, 11–3 |
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11–7, 11–4, 11–4 |
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Marlborough College Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
24–25 January | 11–7, 12–10, 7–11, 11–6 |
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Suburban Collection Motor City Open Men : International 70 16 players - $70,000 - Draw |
24–27 January | 9–11, 11–7, 8–11, 11–7, 11–3 |
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Pittsburgh Open Men : International 25 16 players - $25,000 |
29 Jan.–1 Feb. | 11–13, 11–7, 11–9, 11–7 |
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Winnipeg Winter Club Open Women : WSA Tour 15 16 players - $15,000 |
11–4, 11–9, 11–8 |
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Savcor Finnish Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
10–12, 12–10, 11–6, 11–7 |
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Edinburgh Sports Club Open Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
11–7, 7–11, 12–10, 11–6 |
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Cleveland Classic Women : WSA Tour 50 16 players - $50,000 - Draw |
31 Jan.–3 Feb. | 11–5, 11–9, 11–4 |
February
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Case Swedish Open Men : International 70 16 players - $70,000 - Draw |
5–8 February | 11–9, 11–8, 11–7 |
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Life Time Atlanta Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–8, 7–11, 11–9, 11–5 |
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Corporation Service Delaware Open Women : WSA Tour 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–7, 5–11, 11–6, 11–3 |
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Squash Promotion Group & Heroes Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
13–15 February | 11–2, 11–5, 11–8 |
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Granite Open Women : WSA Silver 25 16 players - $25,000 |
17–20 February | 8–11, 11–6, 12–10, 11–7 |
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Oregon Open Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 |
18–21 February | 11–5, 11–4, 11–7 |
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Global Relocations Israel Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
19–21 February | 6–11, 6–11, 11–7, 11–3, 13–11 |
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Pharco Alexandria Open by BrQthru Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
19–22 February | 8–11, 11–2, 11–8, 3–11, 11–6 |
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9–11, 11–7, 14–12, 11–6 |
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Guilfoyle Financial PSA Squash Classic Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
25–28 February | 7–11, 11–7, 5–11, 11–5, 11–2 |
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Mount Royal University Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
9–11, 11–8, 11–0, 11–1 |
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Metro Squash Windy City Open Men : World Series 32 players - $150,000 - Draw Women : World Series 32 players - $150,000 - Draw |
26 Feb.–4 Mar. | 11–7, 11–2, 11–7 |
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12–14, 12–10, 11–7, 11–7 |
March
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Emerson RC Pro Series Women : WSA Tour 15 16 players - $15,000 |
5–8 March | 11–13, 11–5, 11–8, 11–2 |
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Stratos Seattle Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
5–8 March | 11–6, 11–6, 11–7 |
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11–8, 9–11, 11–9, 11–8 |
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Qualico Manitoba Open Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 |
12–15 March | 11–6, 7–11, 11–7, 11–7 |
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CFO Consulting Women's Squash Week Women : WSA Tour 15 16 players - $15,000 |
11–9, 8–11, 8–11, 11–5, 11–6 |
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Club 250 Swiss Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
13–11, 11–7, 11–6 |
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Montréal Open Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
16–19 March | 10–12, 11–6, 4–11, 11–7, 12–10 |
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Geneva Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
20–22 March | 11–4, 8–11, 11–6, 11–1 |
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11–8, 11–9, 12–10 |
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Canary Wharf Squash Classic Men : International 50 16 players - $50,000 - Draw |
23–27 March | 11–4, 11–9, 11–7 |
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Malaysian Squash Tour I Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
24–27 March | 14–12, 9–11, 11–5, 11–3 |
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11–6, 11–3, 11–7 |
April
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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IG Markets Open de Paris Men : International 25 16 players - $25,000 |
1–4 April | 11–9, 11–9, 15–13 |
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Bahria Town Women's International Women : WSA Tour 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–9, 11–7, 6–11, 10–12, 12–10 |
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TRAC Oil & Gas North of Scotland Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
2–5 April | 3–11, 11–8, 6–11, 13–11, 11–4 |
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El Gouna International Men : World Series 32 players - >32 players - $150,000 - Draw |
5–10 April | 11–9, 11–6, 4–11, 10–12, 12–10 |
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Brest International Squash Classic Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
7–10 April | 11–9, 11–2, 3–11, 11–2 |
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Texas Open Women : WSA Silver 35 16 players - $35,000 |
9–12 April | 11–7, 8–11, 11–8, 11–4 |
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CNS International Squash Championship Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 |
11–14 April | 11–9, 4–11, 9–11, 11–2, 11–8 |
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Richmond Open Women : WSA Tour 10 16 players - $10,000 |
15–18 April | 7–11, 16–14, 11–7, 9–11, 11–6 |
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Austrian Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
11–4, 11–8, 15–13 |
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Paderborn Open Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
11–7, 7–11, 11–8, 11–7 |
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Grasshopper Cup Men : International 70 16 players - $70,000 - Draw |
15–19 April | 11–8, 11–3, 11–9 |
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Garavan's West of Ireland Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
16–19 April | 11–6, 9–11, 11–9, 11–6 |
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Hazlow Electronics Rochester ProAm Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $6,000 |
11–7, 11–2, 11–6 |
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Assore Central Gauteng Open Men : Challenger 5 32 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
20–24 April | 11–9, 11–13, 6–11, 12–10, 12–10 |
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11–6, 11–8, 11–6 |
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Malaysian Squash Tour II Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
21–24 April | 11–8, 11–3, 11–6 |
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12–10, 11–5, 6–11, 14–12 |
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Andorra Open Men : International 25 16 players - $25,000 |
22–25 April | 11–7, 12–10, 12–10 |
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Northern Ontario Open Men : International 25 $25,000 |
12–10, 11–7, 11–8 |
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GillenMarkets Irish Squash Open Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 Women : WSA Tour 15 16 players - $15,000 |
11–8, 5–11, 11–2, 9–11, 11–9 |
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11–8, 11–5, 11–9 |
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Charlotte Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
23–26 April | 11–6, 12–14, 11–8, 9–11, 11–8 |
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FMC International Squash Championship Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 |
24–27 April | 11–8, 11–4, ret. |
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Keith Grainger Memorial Open Men : Challenger 5 32 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
27 Apr.–1 May | 11–7, 11–6, 11–8 |
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12–10, 20–18, 11–7 |
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Houston Open Men : International 25 16 players - $25,000 |
30 Apr–3 May | 11–6, 11–5, 11–5 |
May
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Waikato Golden Jubilee Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
1–3 May | 11–5, 11–9, 11–7 |
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Western Province Open Men : Challenger 5 32 players - $5,000 |
4–8 May | 11–6, 11–7, 11–6 |
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Courtcare Open Women : WSA Tour 15 16 players - $15,000 |
6–9 May | 12–10, 11–7, 11–6 |
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Christchurch Vets Ipswich Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
7–10 May | 11–8, 4–11, 12–10, 8–11, 11–6 |
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NT Open Men : Challenger 10 32 players - $10,000 Women : WSA Tour 10 32 players - $10,000 |
8–10 May | 8–11, 13–11, 11–9, 11–6 |
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12–10, 11–3, 11–4 |
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Regatas Resistencia Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
13–16 May | 4–11, 11–6, 12–10, 11–5 |
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Allam British Open Men : World Series 32 players - $150,000 - Draw Women : World Series 32 players - $100,000 - Draw |
11–17 May | 11–9, 6–11, 5–11, 11–8, 11–5 |
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11–3, 11–5, 8–11, 11–8 |
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Life Time Vegas Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
14–17 May | 11–2, 11–6, 11–4 |
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South Australian Open Men : Challenger 5 32 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
11–7, 11–9, 12–10 |
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11–7, 11–7, 11–7 |
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Malaysian Squash Tour III Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
20–22 May | 11–8, 8–11, 11–6, 11–9 |
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12–10, 11–4, 11–9 |
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Sharm El Sheikh International Men : International 25 32 players - $25,000 Women : WSA Silver 25 16 players - $25,000 |
19–23 May | 11–6, 8–11, 11–9, 6–11, 12–10 |
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12–10, 6–11, 7–11, 11–7, 11–5 |
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Paraguay Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
20–23 May | 11–9, 11–1, 11–4 |
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Rathbones Jersey Squash Classic Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
21–24 May | 11–6, 11–8, 11–7 |
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City of Perth WA Open Men : Challenger 5 32 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 32 players - $5,000 |
22–24 May | 11–8, 8–11, 11–3, 11–8 |
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11–9, 11–8, 7–11, 11–9 |
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Paraguay Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
23–24 May | 11–9, 11–9, 11–0 |
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Malaysian Squash Tour IV Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
27–29 May | 11–5, 11–5, 7–11, 11–3 |
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11–4, 6–11, 11–8, 11–7 |
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HKFC International Men : International 25 16 players - $25,000 Women : WSA Silver 25 16 players - $25,000 |
27–30 May | 9–11, 11–6, 11–1, 11–9 |
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11–7, 8–11, 9–11, 11–4, 11–8 |
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VIII Torneo Internacional PSA Sporta Men : International 35 16 players - $35,000 - Draw |
28–31 May | 11–5, 8–11, 11–7, 11–6 |
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Sekisui Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–8, 11–7, 7–11, 7–11, 11–5 |
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City of Kalgoorlie & Boulder Golden Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
30 May–1 Jun. | 11–8, 11–9, 11–7 |
June
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Costa Rica Open Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 |
3–6 June | 11–9, 11–7, 11–5 |
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Open International d'Angers Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–8, 9–11, 11–8, 11–4 |
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Pilatus Cup Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
4–6 June | 11–7, 11–7, 11–8 |
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Fitzherbert Rowe Lawyers NZ International Classic Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 Women : WSA Tour 10 16 players - $10,000 |
4–7 June | 11–8, 6–11, 11–2, 11–7 |
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5–11, 10–12, 11–2, 11–7, 11–5 |
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Select Gaming Kent Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–4, 6–11, 11–8, 6–11, 12–10 |
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Dafi Consult Invest Bucharest Open Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
11–7, 11–4, 11–7 |
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Alexandria International Women : International 100 32 players - $100,000 - Draw |
5–10 June | 11–6, 11–5, 11–9 |
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DoubleDot Media Christchurch Open Men : Challenger 10 16 players - $10,000 |
11–14 June | 8–11, 12–10, 11–9, 11–6 |
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Squashways Canterbury Open Women : WSA Tour 5 16 players - $5,000 |
12–14 June | 4–11, 12–10, 11–8, 5–11, 11–8 |
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Invercargill Licensing Trust NZ Southern Open Men : Challenger 15 16 players - $15,000 Women : WSA Tour 10 16 players - $10,000 |
18–21 June | 4–11, 8–11, 11–7, 11–4, 11–7 |
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6–11, 11–9, 11–6, 11–5 |
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British Virgin Islands Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
25–27 June | 11–3, 11–4, 11–3 |
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Gibraltar Open Men : Challenger 5 16 players - $5,000 |
26–27 June | 11–6, 11–4, 11–4 |
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Tournament of Pyramides Women : WSA Tour 15 16 players - $15,000 |
30 Jun.–3 Jul. | 6–11, 11–6, 11–9, 11–3 |
July 2015–July 2016
July
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Contrex Challenge Cup Men : PSA 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : PSA 5 $5,000 |
8–11 July | 11–6, 11–8, 5–11, 11–9 |
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11–9, 11–5, 11–13, 11–7 |
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3rd Open Provence Chateau-Arnoux Men : PSA 5 16 players - $5,000 |
10–12 July | 11–8, 8–11, 6–11, 11–4, 11–7 |
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Madeira Island Open Men : PSA 5 16 players - $5,000 |
23–25 July | 6–11, 11–9, 11–8, 11–6 |
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City Of Devonport Tasmanian Open Men : PSA 5 32 players - $5,000 Women : PSA 5 16 players - $5,000 |
24–26 July | 11–4, 11–5, 13–11 |
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11–6, 11–6, 11–2 |
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Malaysian Squash Tour V Men : PSA 5 16 players - $5,000 Women : PSA 5 16 players - $5,000 |
29–31 July | 11–6, 11–4, 11–6 |
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11–13, 4–11, 11–8, 11–4, 11–7 |
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Victorian Open Men : PSA 15 32 players - $15,000 Women : PSA 15 32 players - $16,000 |
29 Jul.–2 Aug. | 12–10, 13–11, 11–9 |
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11–5, 11–4, 11–9 |
August
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Abierto Colombiano Men : International 50 $50,000 - Draw Women : Challenger 15 $15,000 |
5–8 August | 11–9, 8–11, 11–4, 11–8 |
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11–5, 11–4, 11–5 |
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Australian Open Men : International 25 $28,750 Women : International 25 $25,000 |
5–9 August | 11–7, 5–11, 11–6, 11–5 |
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11–5, 11–6, 11–9 |
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Grand Sport Armenian 2nd Challenger Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
6–9 August | 11–9, 11–6, 11–6 |
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Malaysian Tour Nº6 Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 Women : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
11–14 August | 11–9, 8–11, 11–4, 11–8 |
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11–5, 11–4, 11–5 |
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Colony Ford Lincoln NSA Open Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
10–15 August | 6–11, 12–10, 11–2, 4–11, 11–7 |
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Greater Shepparton City Council International Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
12–16 August | 11–7, 11–8, 11–5 |
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City of Greater Bendigo International Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 Women : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
20–23 August | 11–4, 11–5, 11–7 |
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6–11, 11–6, 11–7, 11–9 |
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Zenit Black Sea Open Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
11–8, 11–7, 12–10 |
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Legacy Wealth Belfast Open Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
27–30 August | 11–9, 8–11, 6–11, 11–9, 11–7 |
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NSW Open Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 Women : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
27–30 August | 11–7, 11–7, 11–7 |
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11–8, 7–11, 7–11, 11–5, 11–8 |
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Suez Helsinki Summer Challenger Men : Challenger 5 $5,000 |
12–10, 11–9, 12–10 |
September
October
November
December
January
February
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Swedish Open 2016 Men : International 70 $70,000 - Draw |
4–7 February 2016 | 12–10, 8–11, 11–9, 3–11, 11–4 |
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Squash Colombia Open 2016 Men : International 100 $115,000 - Draw |
16–20 February 2016 | 11–9, 7–11, 11–3, 11–9 |
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Windy City Open 2016 Men : World Series $150,000 - Draw Women : World Series $150,000 - Draw |
25 February - 2 March 2016 | 11–6, 11–3, 2–0 rtd |
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9–11, 11–6, 11–3, 11–6 |
March
April
Tournament | Date | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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Grasshopper Cup Men : International 70 $70,000 - Draw |
14–17 April | 6–11, 13–11, 11–9, 9–11, 11–6 |
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El Gouna International Men : World Series $150,000 - Draw |
24–29 April | 7–11, 9–11, 11–3, 11–9, 11–8 |
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Naza PSA Women's World Championship Women : World Championship $185,000 - Draw |
25–30 April 2016 (Previously scheduled for 13–18 December 2015) |
6–11, 4–11, 11–3, 11–5, 11–8 |
May
Year end world top 10 players
Men's world ranking
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Women's world ranking
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Retirements
Following is a list of notable players (winners of a main tour title, and/or part of the PSA Men's World Rankings and Women's World Rankings top 30 for at least one month) who announced their retirement from professional squash, became inactive, or were permanently banned from playing, during the 2015 season:
Amr Shabana (born 29 July 1979 in the Cairo, Egypt) joined the pro tour in 1995, reached the world no. 1 ranking in April 2006. Keeping the spot for 33 months between 2006 and 2008. He won four World Open Squash Championship titles in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. The Egyptian also has won 33 PSA World Tour titles including four Hong Kong Open titles in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, two titles of the US Open, 3 titles of the Tournament of Champions in New York or two Qatar Classic titles in 2006 and 2007. He retired in September after past more than ten years in the top 10 PSA World Ranking.[4] Madeline Perry (born 11 February 1977 in Banbridge, Northern Ireland) joined the pro tour in 1998, reached the world no. 3 ranking in April 2011. She reached the final of the British Open in 2009 against Rachael Grinham and the final of the Qatar Classic in 2011 against Nicol David. She also has won 11 PSA World Tour titles including the Australian Open and the Irish Squash Open. She retired in April 2015 after competing a last time the Irish Squash Open in Dublin.[5] Peter Barker (born 26 September 1983 in London, England) joined the pro tour in 2002, reached the singles no. 5 spot in 2012. He won 16 PSA World Tour titles including four times the Colombian Open in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2013, the Kuala Lumpur Open in 2009 and the Malaysian Open in 2013. He reached the semi-finals of the World Championship in 2010 and two times the semi-finals of the prestigious British Open in 2009 and 2012. He retired in December after competing a last time in the Hong Kong Open.[6] Ong Beng Hee (born 4 February 1980 in Penang, Malaysia) joined the pro tour in 1995, reached the singles no. 7 spot in 2001. Gold medallist of the Asian Games in 2002 and 2006, he won 15 PSA World Tour titles including three times the Malaysian Open in 2000, 2005 and 2008, the Kuala Lumpur Open in 2008, the Macau Open and the Swedish Open. He retired in July after competing a last time in the El Gouna International in Egypt.[7]
See also
- Professional Squash Association (PSA)
- 2015 PSA World Series
- Men's World Rankings
- Women's World Rankings
- 2015–16 PSA World Series
- PSA World Series Finals
- PSA World Open
- 2015 Men's World Team Squash Championships
References
- "Welcome To The PSA". PSA World Tour.
- http://www.squashsite.co.uk/2009/psa_wsamerge.htm
- "Calendar". psaworldtour.com.
- "Shabana Hall of fame".
- "Perry set to retire after Irish Open".
- "Barker calls time".
- "Benn Hee retires".