Egypt continues to show its strength as one of the leading nations in squash after 14 Egyptian players secured their places in the Round of 16 at the US Open Squash Championship, held in Philadelphia, United States.

The achievement highlights Egypt's strong presence in international squash and gives its players another opportunity to compete for major titles on the world stage.

The tournament takes place from November 1 to 8, 2026, bringing together some of the world's top squash players.

The competition offers $220,000 in prize money for the men's event and another $220,000 for the women's event, bringing the total prize fund to $440,000.

With 14 Egyptian players reaching the next round, Egypt has strengthened its chances of competing for both titles as the tournament moves toward its final stages.

14 Egyptians Continue Their Title Challenge

A total of 14 Egyptian players have advanced to the Round of 16 after progressing through the earlier stages of the tournament.

Four Egyptian players qualified in the men's competition: Mostafa Asal, Mohamed Zakaria, Karim Abdel Gawad, and Ali Abouelenein.

World No.

1 Mostafa Asal is one of Egypt's leading players in the tournament.

He hopes to continue his strong performances and move closer to the title while facing tough competition from some of the best players in the world.

Mohamed Zakaria, Karim Abdel Gawad, and Ali Abouelenein will also look to build on their progress and secure places in the later rounds.

In the women's competition, Egypt has an even stronger presence, with ten players reaching the Round of 16.

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The qualified players are Amina Orfi, Hana Moataz, Kenzy Ayman, Nada Abbas, Nour El Sherbini, Sana Ibrahim, Nardine Garas, Nouran Gohar, Fayrouz Abouelkheir, and Hania El Hammamy.

Nour El Sherbini, Nouran Gohar, and Hania El Hammamy are among the most recognized Egyptian players in the competition.

They are joined by Amina Orfi and several other talented players who hope to continue their successful runs and reach the final stages.

Having ten Egyptian women in the Round of 16 shows the depth of talent in Egyptian women's squash and the country's ability to produce players who can compete at the highest international level.

24 Egyptian Players Started the Tournament

Egypt began the US Open Squash Championship with a total of 24 players, including eight men and sixteen women.

The men's squad included Mostafa Asal, Karim El Torkey, Fares Dessouky, Mohamed Zakaria, Mohamed Abouelghar, Karim Abdel Gawad, Ali Abouelenein, and Youssef Ibrahim.

The women's squad featured Amina Orfi, Hana Moataz, Kenzy Ayman, Nour Heikal, Nadine El Hammamy, Nada Abbas, Hana Ramadan, Nour El Sherbini, Sana Ibrahim, Nardine Garas, Malak Khafagy, Nouran Gohar, Fayrouz Abouelkheir, Zeina Mickawy, Mariam Metwally, and Hania El Hammamy.

Of the 24 Egyptian players who entered the tournament, 14 have reached the Round of 16.

This represents a qualification rate of more than 58% of the Egyptian squad, giving Egypt a strong presence in the next stage of the competition.

Attention now turns to the Round of 16 matches, where the level of competition is expected to increase as players move closer to the quarterfinals and the final rounds.

Egyptian squash fans will be hoping to see as many players as possible reach the quarterfinals before continuing their journey toward the titles.

With major names such as Mostafa Asal, Nour El Sherbini, Nouran Gohar, and Hania El Hammamy still competing, alongside several other talented Egyptian players, Egypt has a strong opportunity to achieve impressive results at the US Open.