An undated image of Pakistan’s squash participant Noor Zaman. — Fb/Noor Zaman/File
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman superior to the quarter-finals of the PSA Karachi Open Championship after inflicting an upset by defeating Egypt’s eighth seed, Fares Dessouky, in a dramatic encounter.
The Egyptian participant took an early benefit by successful the primary two units, placing Zaman underneath strain. Nonetheless, Zaman staged a robust comeback, claiming the third and fourth units to stage the match and pressure a deciding fifth set.
Controversy marked the ultimate set, as Dessouky appeared visibly indignant over choices made by a Pakistani referee. The state of affairs escalated when the Egyptian participant walked off the court docket in protest earlier than the set might be accomplished.
The Pakistani squash ace had earlier secured a hard-fought 3–2 victory over France’s Melvil Scianimanico on the opening day of the match.
A rising star of Pakistan squash, Zaman has produced a collection of notable performances on the worldwide circuit. In October final 12 months, he surprised world No. 20 and fifth seed Gregoire Marche of France on the Open Squash Basic in New York.
His current successes additionally embrace successful the Nash Cup 2025 title in London, Canada, in September final 12 months, the place he defeated Egypt’s Moustafa Elsirty in straight video games within the ultimate.
Zaman additional underlined his rising stature by clinching the inaugural WSF World Underneath-23 Squash Championships title in April 2025, edging previous Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in a gripping ultimate.
