Egypt’s Amina Orfi Becomes Youngest Women’s Squash World No. 1 at 19
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The Arab Post
- . September 22, 2026
- . Update: September 22, 2026 9:55 pm
Egypt’s Amina Orfi has become the youngest women’s world number one in squash history at just 19 years and two months old. Amina Orfi Squash World No 1, The milestone was confirmed in the Professional Squash Association’s latest rankings, released on Monday, after Orfi’s title-winning run at the QTerminals Qatar Classic in Doha. Her achievement breaks a record that had stood for more than 40 years, previously held by New Zealand’s Susan Devoy, who reached world number one at 20 years and two months in 1984.
Dethroning a Compatriot in a Five-Set Thriller
Orfi claimed the top ranking by defeating fellow Egyptian and defending world number one Hania El Hammamy in a gripping 3-2 final that lasted over 100 minutes. The scoreline read 7-11, 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 12-10, with Orfi holding her nerve in a tense deciding game. The win ended El Hammamy’s 11 month reign at the top and secured Orfi her first Platinum level title, along with her third major title in the last four tournaments she has played.
An Extraordinary Breakout Year – Amina Orfi Squash World No 1
The Qatar Classic triumph adds to what has already been a landmark year for the Cairo-born athlete. In May, Orfi became the youngest ever women’s world champion after defeating eight-time champion Nour El Sherbini at the World Championships held in Egypt, making her the first player to hold both the junior and senior world titles at the same time. She had already broken records earlier in the season by becoming the youngest ever winner of the British Open.
Eyes on Egyptian Open and Olympic Ambitions
Orfi is set to return home for her first tournament as world number one, the CIB Egyptian Open, scheduled to run from October 6 to 16. With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, Orfi has spoken openly about targeting a medal for Egypt, a country that has long dominated the women’s game. Speaking after her win in Doha, Orfi said she wants to stay at the top of the rankings and continue improving her game with every tournament.
Summary: Amina Orfi, 19, has become the youngest women’s world number one in squash history, surpassing Susan Devoy’s 1984 record after beating compatriot Hania El Hammamy in the Qatar Classic final to complete a remarkable breakout year.
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