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Asim Khan from Pakistan Clinches Charlottesville Open Squash Title

Asim Khan from Pakistan Clinches Charlottesville Open Squash Title

Pakistan’s leading squash player, Muhammad Asim Khan, achieved his maiden World Tour title by winning the Charlottesville Open Squash Championship 2024.

Competing in Virginia, USA, Asim triumphed over top-seeded English player Nick Wall in a thrilling 65-minute final.

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Asim Khan lost the first game 12-14 but staged an impressive comeback, winning the next three games 12-10, 11-5, and 11-6 to secure a 3-1 victory and claim the title. This victory, marking Asim’s first World Tour championship, brings immense pride to Pakistan.

The Charlottesville Open, with a total prize fund of $28,750, marked a major milestone in Asim Khan’s career.

This win earned Asim Khan 500 ranking points, likely to enhance his international ranking.

His outstanding performance highlights the revival of squash talent in Pakistan, a country renowned for its rich squash legacy.

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