Elshorbagy Is New World No.1





PSA World Tour rankings, overtaking 31-year-old Frenchman 23-year-old Egyptian Mohamed Elshorbagy has climbed to the top of theWorld Tour rankings, overtaking 31-year-old Frenchman Gregory Gaultier to become the fourth youngest player ever to become squash World No.1.









He now goes into Saturday’s (October 18) final knowing that he will sit atop the charts for the first time in his career when the latest rankings come out on November 1 in what he described as a dream moment come true.





“It feels unbelievable right now,”said Elshorbagy.





“It’s been a dream to get to that spot and I can’t believe I’m there right now. I came into this tournament knowing there was a big chance to get that World No.1 ranking for the first time in my life but I was able to control that emotion well.





“However when I woke up this morning I was so nervous. I spoke to Jonah (Barrington) and my mother and managed to control it and I think actually those nerves helped a little bit today and I’m really glad I was able to win.





“Once I knew that I could become No.1 at this tournament I called my mum and told her I needed her out here for the competition and I’m so pleased it has happened.”

