The meteoric rise of Egyptian squash champion Nour el-Sherbini is undoubtedly one of the most memorable stories in the world of sport. Currently world number one in the women’s category, she recently established a new feat by beating the record set by Australian Michelle Martin.
Becoming the third woman to maintain her place at the top of the world rankings for an extended period demonstrates the undisputed dominance of the Egyptian champion. This official announcement from the Professional League scheduled for June 9 attests to its consistency and brilliance in the world of international squash.
The numbers speak for themselves: Nour el-Sherbini now makes women’s squash history by occupying third place in terms of consecutive days as world number one:
1- Malaysian Nicol David with 3,408 consecutive days at the top of the ranking.
2- New Zealander Susan Devoy with 3,195 days.
3- Nour el-Sherbini with 1,768 days.
4- Australian Michelle Martin with 1,767 days.
5- Australian Sarah Fitz-Gerald with 1,216 days.
6- Raneem Elwelily with 669 days.
Nour el-Sherbini’s trajectory, both on the national scene in Egypt and at the global level, is marked by her exceptional performances which have allowed her to establish herself among the best in the world.
Thanks to her multiple victories at the world championships, she has won no less than seven titles, standing out during the seasons of 2015, 2016, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2022-2023.
Now, it is the record of Malaysian legend Nicol David, eight times world champion, which looms on the horizon. With his impressive record and his aura on the international scene, Nour el-Sherbini embodies determination, perseverance and sporting excellence.
Her exceptional journey is a source of inspiration for young talents and a source of pride for Egypt, testifying to the strength and talent of women in sport and their ability to make history forever.