Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19

Amina Orfi has become the youngest women’s world number one in squash after a thrilling victory in the Qatar Classic last week saw her clinch the crown and top the rankings. At 19 years and two months old, the Egyptian eclipsed the previous record set by New Zealand’s Susan Devoy, who was 20 years and two months old in 1984. Orfi dethroned compatriot Hania El Hammamy from world number one when she defeated the 26-year-old 3-2 in the Qatar Classic final (7-11, 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 12-10). The victory earned Orfi her first Platinum title, third major victory and 15th win of her career.