Friday, May 12, 2023
Farag Wins Fourth World Title
Ali Farag ‘14 became the men’s world champion for the fourth time in his career after beating Karim Abdel Gawad in last night’s final in Chicago.
Farag was the tournament’s #4 seed but he upset the top-seed, Mostafa Asal, in the semifinal.
Farag’s accomplishment is particularly remarkable given that he has struggled with a knee injury and missed a significant part of the season. But since returning to competition, he has won the British Open and now the World Championship within the last month.
READ | Recap of the finals
WATCH | Last rally of the men’s final and reactions
He just loves this tournament 😍@AliFarag has won his FOURTH Worlds title 🏆#PSAWorldChamps pic.twitter.com/l9RBQ7xUDj
— PSA World Championships (@PSAWorldChamps) May 12, 2023
WATCH | Ali’s interview after the match
.@AliFarag claims a 4️⃣th PSA World Championships title 🙌
He now equals Amr Shabana's trophy haul 🏆
Hear the Egyptian's reaction ⬇️#PSAWorldChamps pic.twitter.com/3Ho1hVPvTu
— PSA World Championships (@PSAWorldChamps) May 12, 2023
A total of 8 Harvard players played in this year’s PSA World Championships (only the world’s top 64 qualify for the tournament). Amanda Sobhy ’15 and Gina Kennedy ’20 reached the quarterfinals on the women’s side. Sabrina Sobhy ’19 made the round of 16 and Victor Crouin ’22 reached the round of 32. Timmy Brownell ’20, Hana Moataz ’22 and Marina Stefanoni ’24 lost in the first round.
Former world #36, Haley Mendez ’15, announced her retirement from the tour earlier this month and opted not to play the event. She is finishing her MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business this spring.
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