2017 Finals : Six for Egypt as Gilevskiy wins Ireland’s first
In a BJO filled with upsets, just three top seeds were victorious in Sheffield, as Egypt continued their recent dominance to take six titles ...
2017 Semis : Two English finalists for the first time since 2001
Semi-finals day saw Egyptians advance to six finals - four of them all-Egyptian - while the Indian U19 Boys set up the first=ever all-Indian final, and hosts England secured two final places for the first time in 15 years … Both Girls’ events at Abbeydale produced all-Egyptian finals after a series of thrilling matches. G13 ¾ seed Nour [...]
Day three: Underdogs impress to knock out more of the top seeds
Three top seeds were eliminated in a day full of shock results at the British Junior Open. Day three also saw two of the most exciting games of the tournament so far with the final rounds still yet to come. Twelve-year-old Denis Gilevskiy of Ireland reached the semi finals of the tournament for the first [...]
Day two: Tournament favourite knocked out in thriller
Day two of the British Junior Open sprung a huge shock as last year’s world junior champion was knocked out in the third round. Spectators were treated to a five-game thriller in Sheffield as American Andrew Douglas [9/16] defeated the favourite for the Boys’ Under 19 trophy, Eain Yow Ng of Malaysia, the reigning World [...]
Step on court with a world champion
How would you like to get on court with a three-time world champ? Here’s your chance! Five British Junior Open players will have the opportunity for a hit with Nick after his exhibition match on Wednesday 4th January at 8pm against fellow England player Chris Simpson. The lucky youngsters will be selected at random after [...]
Day one: Young players from 33 different countries begin quests for British title
More than 400 of the world’s finest young squash players today began their quest to become British junior squash champion. Youngsters from 33 countries as far away as Malaysia, Hong Kong and Australia travelled to Sheffield to take part in one of the biggest competitions in the junior calendar. Day one of the competition witnessed a few upsets [...]
World’s best set for battle in Britain
The British Junior Open, one of the most prestigious junior squash events in the world, returns to Sheffield for the 22nd consecutive year. The event will see 412 players from 33 nations compete from 2nd to 6th of January for the coveted titles. Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club and Abbeydale Park Rackets and Fitness Club [...]