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Squash queen Nicol David to retire at the end of season

The eight-time world champion from Malaysia, who was ranked Professional Squash Association (PSA) world number one for a total of 112 months, is considered the greatest women's player of all time with 81 singles titles.

Nicol David

Bengaluru, February 19: Squash queen Nicol David has decided to hang up her racquet at the end of the current season.

The eight-time world champion from Malaysia, who was ranked Professional Squash Association (PSA) world number one for a total of 112 months, is considered the greatest women's player of all time with 81 singles titles.

Her most recent title win came at the Ciudad de Floridablanca in March 2017, when she beat America's Olivia Blatchford Clyne in the final.

"After more than 20 years playing squash for Malaysia, competing on the professional tour and achieving the utmost best from my career... I can proudly say that I am ready and happy to announce my retirement at the end of this seasonal tour," Nicol tweeted.

"This decision has been thought through for quite some time and I do know this is my last season.

"This is a moment that every athlete must go through, to explore fully on what more there is in store for them. I am now at this point in my life, ready to take on more beyond the pro tour," added Nicol, who has won the Asian Squash Championship a record nine times.

Nicol said she would be joining the PSA after her retirement to help raise awareness of the sport while also helping young girls "reach their full potential" through the Nicol David Foundation.

The 35-year-old will be competing at the PSA World Championship for the final time when the tournament starts on February 23 in Chicago.

Nicol's last PSA tournament will either be the British Open, which takes place in Hull from May 20 to 26, or June's PSA World Tour Finals, which she will participate in if she qualifies.

(With PSA inputs)

Story first published: Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 12:22 [IST]
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