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Marwan El Shorbagy, Nour Al Tayeb Qualify for New York's ToC Semi-Final


Tue 24 Jan 2023 | 05:53 PM
Rana Atef

Egyptian Squash icons Marwan El Shorbagy, and Nouran Gohar advanced to the semi-final of New York's Tournament of Champions (ToC) on Tuesday.

Nouran Gohar defeated Nour Al Tayeb 3-2 in a long game that lasted for 75 minutes.

In the same context, Marwan El Shorbagy defeated his French opponent Victor Crouin in a 26-minute contest.

On the other hand, Jannah Shiha, and Mazin Hesham were eliminated after their defeat.

Five squash stars successfully advanced to the quarte-final at the Squash Tournament of Champions in New York, on Saturday.

Surprisingly, Mostafa Asal was eliminated after he was defeated in round 16. He withdrew from the match due to a breathing problem.

Two Squash men stars did an impressive performance as Marwan El Shorbagy, and Mazen Hisham found their way to the further round.

Without a doubt, the Egyptian ladies approved themselves as the most talented in the world after capturing three singular victories by Nouran Gohar, Nour Al Tayeb, and Jannah Shiha.