![]() Andy Whipp (2022) | |
Full name | Andrew Whipp |
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Country | ![]() |
Residence | Didsbury, Manchester |
Born | Leamington Spa, England | 11 March 1981
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Turned Pro | 2000 |
Retired | yes |
Coached by | Phil Whitlock, David Campion |
Men's singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 64 (June 2003) |
Title(s) | 2 |
Tour final(s) | 7 |
Last updated: June 2018. |
Andy Whipp (born 11 March 1981 in Leamington Spa) is an English former professional squash player. He reached a career-high world ranking of 64 in June 2003. [1] [2] He competed multiple times in the World Open and the British Open.
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