Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19

Orfi, the reigning senior and junior world champion, topped the rankings with victory at the Qatar Classic last week.Published On 21 Sep 202621 Sep 2026Amina Orfi has become the youngest women’s world number one in squash after a thrilling victory in the Qatar Classic last week saw her clinch the crown and top the rankings.At 19 years and two months old, the Egyptian eclipsed the previous record set by New Zealand’s Susan Devoy, who was 20 years and two months old in 1984.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘Speechless’: Egyptian teen Orfi is squash’s youngest female world championlist 2 of 4Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in October 6 friendly against Beninlist 3 of 4Athletes share ‘what women in sport look like’ to rebut Sydney Sweeney adlist 4 of 4Nairobi to host Africa’s first World Athletics Championships in 2029end of listOrfi dethroned compatriot Hania El Hammamy from world number one when she defeated the 26-year-old 3-2 in the Qatar Classic final (7-11, 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 12-10). The victory earned Orfi her first Platinum title, third major victory and 15th win of her career.“Sweat, tears, heartbreaks, and tons of sacrifices all for this moment,” she wrote...