Doha, Qatar: Q-Terminals Qatar Classic title, while Nour El Sherbini finally succeeded in securing the women’s crown in her third Doha final as the PSA World Tour Platinum event concluded in style, yesterday. In an unforgettable final between two of the world’s best squash stars, Peruvian Diego Elias, the reigning world champion, halted Egyptian World No. 2 Mostafa Asal’s incredible 14-match winning streak to lift his second Qatar Classic title last evening.
Elias, a day after dispatching the World No. 1 Ali Farag in straight games, edged out Asal in three tie-breakers (12-10, 12-10, 14-12) to win the top prize worth $215,000. “I’m super happy after my performances yesterday and today,” a jubilant Elias said after his third final at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex.
“I knew it was going to be a really tough match. Mostafa has been playing amazing squash, he’s got to the last six or seven finals, so I had that in my mind,” Elias noted, referring to Asal’s amazing run, which included him winning titles at the British Open, CIB Egyptian Open, and Paris Squash. Elias, who has never missed a Qatar Classic tournament since 2016, said he enjoys playing at the Doha event.
“I love it here. The way the organisers treat the players doesn’t compare to anywhere in the world, so you’re super happy. I enjoy every moment here and thanks to all of the organisers and everyone that makes this tournament possible,” Elias praised the Qatar Tennis, Squa.