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New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aira crushes Moataz to bag fourth PSA crown in Bermuda
KUALA LUMPUR: Aira Azman lived up to her top billing by storming to victory at the Bermuda Open, beating world No. 38 Hana Moataz in straight games in Saturday's final in Devonshire. The world No. 30 needed just 27 minutes to dispatch the Egyptian 12-10, 11-3, 11-6, sealing her fourth PSA Tour title since turning pro five years ago. "I'm really happy to win my fourth PSA title," said the 21-year-old. "It means a lot to me and gives me more confidence to keep improving. "I've been working hard with my coaches and team, so I'm glad the results are showing. "Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey." Aira, a two-time national champion, hopes her latest triumph will serve as a springboard for a strong showing at the World Championship in Chicago next week. "I'm excited to compete again and keep pushing forward," said Aira, who claimed bronze at the Under-23 World Championships in Karachi last month. She will open her campaign in Chicago against world No. 44 Torrie Malik of England in her third world meet appearance. Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) director of coaching Andrew Cross hailed Aira's win. "It was a good result against Moataz, who's always a tough opponent."
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Malaysian rising squash star Yee Xin Ying outclasses top seed in PSA Challenger final for breakthrough 2024 win
ST LOUIS, April 18 — National squash player Yee Xin Ying captured her first title of the year with an emphatic straight-games win over top seed Lucy Beecroft in the RC Pro Series final today. New Straits Times reported that the seventh-seeded Malaysian needed just 31 minutes to defeat England's world No. 40 Beecroft 11-7, 11-5, 11-5 to claim the 15k PSA Challenger title in St Louis, United States. It marked the 21-year-old's second career victory over Beecroft, having previously beaten her at the St. James Classic last year. Yee, currently ranked world No. 77, had earlier advanced to the final by sweeping aside Brazil's Margot Prow 11-6, 11-7, 11-6 in a 30-minute semi-final encounter. The win continues a strong April for Yee, who also secured a bronze medal at the Under-23 World Championships in Pakistan earlier this month. The RC Pro Series is part of the PSA Challenger Tour, which provides up-and-coming players a platform to gain ranking points and experience.
