Amina Orfi set to become youngest Women’s Squash World #1 at age 19

Egyptian tennis prodigy Amina Orfi has etched her name in the record books by becoming the youngest player ever to claim the top spot in women's squash at just 19 years old. Orfi claimed the coveted position after a nail-biting final victory over fellow Egyptian, Hania al-Hammamy, in a hard-fought 3-2 match. This remarkable feat propelled Orfi's total points to 2,109, ultimately surpassing the current world champion and four-time World Junior Champion.

The reigning champion displayed incredible resilience, clinching the title after a tense fifth-game decider in the QTerminals Qatar Classic. In an interview with Al-Ahram, Orfi reflected on the final's intensity and spoke passionately about her determination to maintain the number one ranking as she aims for Olympic gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Orfi's journey to the top began with a surprise exit against Malaysia's Delia Arnold, followed by a grueling semifinal run against Olivia Weaver, who she swiftly defeated 3-0. The Egyptian squash sensation then faced off against Malaysia's world #5, Sivasangari Subramaniam, who put up a valiant effort, eventually winning the match 3-2.

However, not everyone made it to the final, as eight-time World Champion Nour al-Sherbini suffered a surprising 1-3 defeat to Arnold. Additionally, reigning World No. 1 Nouran Gohar and Belgium's Tinne Gilis both withdrew in the quarterfinals, leaving the spotlight firmly on Orfi and al-Hammamy for the ultimate showdown.