| Country |  England |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 2004 Pontefract, England |
| Turned Pro | 2020 |
| Retired | Active |
| Racquet used | Dunlop |
| Women's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 117 (August 2022) |
| Current ranking | No. 119 (October 2022) |
| Updated on October 2022. | |
Asia Harris (born 23 December 2004 in Pontefract) is an English professional squash player. [1] As of October 2022, she was ranked number 119 in the world. [2] She is coached by Nick Matthew. [3] She won the 2022 Mirabelles International. [4]
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