Hamza Khan, a young Pakistani squash sensation, has qualified for the finals of the present World Junior Squash Championship in Melbourne.
The event featured a thrilling combat between Hamza Khan and Melvil Scianimanico, who fought back from two games down and even had a match point.
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However, it was Hamza Khan’s persistence and poise that ultimately prevailed in the pivotal fifth game, catapulting him into the much-coveted final match.
Both renowned players displayed their prowess on the court in an electrifying match, with Hamza claiming victory with a score of 11-8, 11-4, 10-12, 9-11, 13-11.
With this victory, Hamza Khan became the first Pakistani player to reach the finals of this prestigious event since Aamir Atlas in 2008.
The teenage wonder advanced to the final four by defeating Malaysian Joachim Chuah in a tight match, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 12-10.
Last year, Hamza advanced to the World Juniors semifinals, and Huzaifa was Asia’s top-ranked junior player. It is worth noting that Pakistan selected Hamza Khan, Moeen-ud-din, and Huzaifa Ibrahim Khan to compete in the competition.