Pakistan Squash Star Stuns Former World No. 1 to Reach Major Tournament Quarterfinals
Pakistan’s rising squash star Noor Zaman caused a major upset at the PSA Gold Silicon Valley Open on Wednesday, defeating … Read More The post Pakistan Squash Star Stuns Former World No. 1 to Reach Major Tournament Quarterfinals appeared first on ProPakistani .
Pakistani squash prodigy Noor Zaman stunned world No. 4 Karim Abdel Gawad to advance to the quarterfinals of the PSA Gold Silicon Valley Open on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Pakistani delivered a remarkable performance, winning 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6 in just 52 minutes. After taking control early with the first two games, Noor regained his momentum in the fourth to secure a 3-1 victory.
This significant win is a testament to Noor's mental and physical readiness, as he aims to beat top players and climb the world rankings. Earlier, Noor secured his place in the round of 16 with a 3-1 win over American wildcard Bransten Ming. Hailing from Peshawar and grandson of former world squash champion Qamar Zaman, Noor has won the 2025 World Under-23 Championship and five PSA Tour titles.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's Mohammad Ashab Irfan was eliminated in the round of 16 after a 3-0 loss to fifth seed Mohamed ElShorbagy of Egypt.
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