The 2014 NASH Cup brings the world to London Squash & Fitness

Top squash professionals from all over the world will converge on London Ontario from September 22nd to 27th to compete in the 2014 NASH Cup. A men’s purse of $15,000 and women’s purse of $5,000 have attracted a spectacular pool of squash talent who will battle throughout the week in single elimination competition.

17 different countries are represented in the draw. No individual, or even country, has ever repeated as the NASH Cup champion. The PSA draw is in its 7th year with past champions hailing from Pakistan; Colombia; Czech Republic; Canada; USA; and England.

PSA – Professional Squash Association

•A rematch of the 2013 final is possible with both England’s Joe Lee (top seed) and Canada’s Shawn Delierre (3rd seed) returning. Both are past champions and will be battling to be the first to claim the cup twice.
• Matthew Serediak returns as the only player to compete in 6 NASH Cup’s. His current rank of 115 is a carrier best and he will be starting as one of the top seeds in the men’s qualifier draw.
• After a 3 year hiatus Dane Sharp, Canada’s second highest ranking player at 84, will return to the NASH Cup. Dane has come a long way since his first appearance in 2008 when he was ranked 238th globally.
• There are a large number of first time entrants this year with Germany; Wales; and the British Virgin Islands being represented in the draw for the first time.
• 18 year old Graham Parker is one to watch from England (world rank 186)

WSA – Women’s Squash Association

• Lisa Aitken of England leads a very strong women’s draw featuring 9 of the world’s top 90 players. With 8 players ranked between 68 and 86 in the world, spectators can expect a very hard fought main draw.
• The Canadian field includes returning players Hollie Naughton; Nikki Todd; and Micaala Seth along with rising stars Melina Turk and 16 year old Chloe Chemlob.

Our local entries are the strongest ever and spectators can expect some hard fought matches in both draws from start to finish. Tickets are limited and some nights are already nearly sold out.

Amateur entry is now open – Register Now