Raneem caps top ranking with China Open title


PETALING JAYA: Egypt’s Raneem El Welily has proven herself worthy of the world No. 1 status after beating compatriot Nouran Gohar for the China Open squash title.

The 26-year-old Raneem, who replaced Malaysia’s Nicol David as the top ranked woman player in the world last Tuesday, notched a 13-11, 11-7, 11-7 win in Shanghai on Sunday.

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