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LONDON SQUASH CLASSIC – 2025 PREVIEW
It’s official! Six days of world-class squash action await as the London Squash Classic takes place at the iconic Alexandra Palace this September.
After its successful debut in 2024, the London Squash Classic is all set to return to north London. A PSA Gold-level event it will showcase some of the best male and female stars on the planet. Taking place between Tuesday 2 to Sunday 7 September, The Old Theatre at Alexandra Palace hosts the action from the Wednesday onwards.
British Open Champion Diego Elias and USA No.1 Olivia Weaver are the top seeds in the men’s and women’s tournaments respectively.
In the men’s event reigning champion Paul Coll returns to defend his title as the No.2 seed. The New Zealander defeated Joel Makin and Mostafa Asal on route to victory in the inaugural event last year. British duo Joel Makin and Marwan ElShorbagy are the No.3 and 4 seeds.
In the women’s event, Weaver’s main threat will come from No.2 seed Amina Orfi. The 17-year-old claimed wins over three of the top four players in the world last season. Japan’s Satomi Watanabe – based just 20 miles south of Alexandra Palace in Roehampton for a few years now – is the No.3 seed. The No.4 seed is Belgian star Tinne Gilis.
The Men’s Draw and Women’s Draw for 2025 can be viewed here.
2024 REVIEW
Last year’s inaugural London Squash Classic was full of drama and excitement as Sivasangari Subramaniam and Paul Coll were crowned women’s and men’s champions respectively.
No.7 seed Subramaniam enjoyed a dream week at Alexandra Palace in 2024. The Malaysian star beat world No.1 El Sherbini in the quarter-finals, before taking down world No.4 Nele Gilis in the last four en route to the final where Subramaniam saw off world No.2 Hania El Hammamy.
In the men’s competition, number one seed Coll proved himself the squash king of London, following up his triumph earlier in the year at the Optasia Championship with victory in north London. The New Zealander’s London Squash Classic final against Mostafa Asal was cut short due to the Egyptian retiring hurt – but not before Coll had shown the class that, in the space of a month, has propelled him to back-to-back PSA World Tour titles.
SQUASH HISTORY
The London Squash Classic is a continuation of a rich history of elite-level squash established over two decades by the Canary Wharf Classic. A tournament won by world champions such as Mohamed ElShorbagy and Nick Matthew, as well as former world No.1 James Willstrop. In 2024 proposed refurbishments to the East Wintergarden venue – where the Canary Wharf Squash Classic had taken place since its launch in 2004 – were such that it can no longer host a squash event. And hence a new era was born in spring 2024 when the Canary Wharf Squash Classic was replaced by the London Squash Classic.
Get ready for some spectacular action on an all-glass court in north London. A stellar line-up of the male and female global stars are guaranteed to serve up some explosive entertainment. Get your tickets now to watch the action live!
LONDON SQUASH CLASSIC – TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Tickets for the London Squash Classic are off sale.
🏆 Matches start daily at 1pm and 6pm at Alexandra Palace.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: The closest railway station is Alexandra Palace overground at the Wood Green entrance to the park. It’s on the Great Northern line and trains run direct from Moorgate, via Old Street, Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park. Or take a train from Kings Cross, changing at Finsbury Park. The nearest tube station is Wood Green on the Piccadilly line, a journey time of 20 minutes from Piccadilly Circus. Exit the station and go to bus stop A to pick the up the W3 bus to Alexandra Palace.
The W3 bus runs from Finsbury Park and Tottenham directly to the venue. If driving, the East car park is open most days. There are 1,200 parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. The recommended donation is £3 per vehicle. This goes towards the costs of looking after the Palace and the Park. Plan your journey using the Transport for London website.
LONDON SQUASH CLASSIC – DRAW
Men’s event
The 2025 draw with seeds and entry list in full will appear here when published.
In 2024, world No.3 Paul Coll was the number one seed. and went on to claim the title. The No.2 seed was world No.4 Mostafa Asal. The No.3 seed was Karim Abdel Gawad. Former world champion and world No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy completed the top four seeds.
Women’s Event
The 2025 draw with seeds and entry list in full will appear here when published.
In 2024, world No.1 and world champion Nour ElSherbini headed the draw. World No.2 Hania El Hammamy was the second seed for the event. Third seed and world No.3 Nouran Gohar returned after four months away from the PSA World Tour due to injury. Belgium’s Nele Gilis completed the players occupying the top four list of seedings.
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