The China Open squash tournament has seen an important change in its women's lineup following the withdrawal of Egyptian stars Amina Orfi and Hania El Hammamy, just days before the competition begins.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) announced that both players had withdrawn from the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from November 17 to 22, 2026, featuring men's and women's competitions.

The reasons behind their withdrawals have not been announced.

The news comes during an excellent period for Amina Orfi, who has enjoyed impressive success in recent tournaments and established herself as one of the leading players in international squash.

China Open Rankings Change After Egyptian Withdrawals

The withdrawal of Amina Orfi and Hania El Hammamy has changed the women's tournament lineup, with Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam becoming the top seed.

The Malaysian player will now enter the competition as the highest-seeded participant following the absence of the two Egyptian stars.

This change could have a major impact on the competition, as several players will look to take advantage of the new lineup and compete for the title.

The absence of Orfi and El Hammamy is also a setback for Egypt's presence in the women's event, considering their strong performances and achievements in major international tournaments.

With the tournament approaching, attention will turn to the remaining players and how the competition develops without two of Egypt's leading squash stars.

Amina Orfi's Impressive Run Continues

Amina Orfi's withdrawal comes after a remarkable period of success in which she won six titles across her last seven tournaments.

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Her most recent achievement was winning the US Open squash title, marking her fourth consecutive tournament victory.

The Egyptian star also made history by becoming the youngest female player to win the US Open title, adding another important record to her growing list of achievements.

Earlier this year, Orfi won the World Championship in May and also claimed the British Open title.

She continued her success at the beginning of the current season by winning the London Classic, Qatar Classic, and Egyptian Open titles.

These victories increased her career total to 17 titles on the professional squash circuit, further strengthening her position among the sport's leading players.

Orfi also became the youngest female player to win all three major titles: the World Championship, British Open, and US Open.

Her recent performances highlight her rapid development and ability to compete at the highest level of international squash.

Despite the absence of Amina Orfi and Hania El Hammamy from the China Open, their recent achievements reflect the continued strength of Egyptian squash on the international stage.

Attention now turns to the China Open, where Sivasangari Subramaniam will aim to make the most of her position as the top seed and compete for the women's title.