Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan pictured throughout PSA World Tour’s semifinal in opposition to England’s Adrian Waller on October 19, 2025. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan on Sunday superior to his first-ever PSA World Tour closing after defeating England’s second seed Adrian Waller within the semifinals of the Richardson Wealth Males’s Vancouver Open 2025 in Vancouver.
Ashab, seeded fourth, produced a spirited efficiency within the 68-minute encounter, overcoming Waller 3-2 with recreation scores of 8-11, 11-8, 3-11, 11-5, 11-8.Â
The victory marks a significant milestone for the 21-year-old Pakistani participant, who, together with Noor Zaman, continues to make fast progress on the skilled circuit.
The Richardson Wealth Males’s Open is a PSA World Tour Copper occasion carrying a complete prize purse of $31,250.
After shedding the opening recreation, Ashab bounced again to degree the match, solely to fall behind once more within the third.Â
He responded with distinctive management and dedication, successful the ultimate two video games to seal his place within the championship match.
Within the different semifinal, England’s sixth seed Sam Todd edged Egypt’s high seed Yahya Elnawasany in one other five-game thriller, successful 11-6, 11-7, 6-11, 8-11, 11-9 in 80 minutes.
Ashab Irfan will now face Sam Todd within the closing, a victory in closing will convey Ashab into the highest 50 of PSA world squash rankings.
