Christopher Gordon (squash player)

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Christopher Gordon
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Born (1986-07-17) July 17, 1986 (age 38)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Residence New York City, New York, U.S.
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
RetiredActive
Coached byAndre Delhoste, David Pearson
Racquet usedTecnifibre
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 44 (May, 2013)
Current rankingNo. 126 (June, 2024)
Title(s)5
Tour final(s)10
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Toronto Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Toronto Team
Pan American Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 CuencaTeam
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 TolucaTeam
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2008 CuencaIndividual
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 TolucaTeam
Updated on July, 2016.

Christopher Gordon (born July 17, 1986) is a professional squash player who represents the United States. Gordon started his professional career at the James Baker & Associates 2002 Championships in Oklahoma, U.S. when he was just 15 years old. [1] He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 44 in May, 2013. [2] [3] He won a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in the doubles with partner Julian Illingworth. His signature victory came in the 2012 U.S. Open in Philadelphia in the 1st round against Hisham Ashour in 5 games. Chris broke the PSA World Tour record for most tournament appearances with his appearance in the NTA Squash Classic being his 260th in a PSA tournament. [1]

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Career statistics

Listed below.

PSA Titles (5)

All Results for Christopher Gordon in PSA World's Tour tournament

No.DateTournamentOpponent in FinalScore in Final
1.5 May 2009Pro Squash Yokohama, Japan Flag of England.svg James Snell 11-7, 11-7, 12-10
2.23 September 2011El Salvador Open, El Salvador Flag of France.svg Joan Lezaud 11-5, 11-6, 11-9
3.18 April 2013NY Metro Open, US Flag of South Africa.svg Shaun Le Roux 10-12, 11-9, 11-3, 10-6 ret.
4.13 November 2016GoodLife Open, Canada Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael McCue 11-9, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9
5.24 February 2018British Virgin Island Open, British Virgin Island Flag of England.svg Adam Murrills 11-5, 11-6, 11-3

PSA Tour Finals (runner-up) (5)

No.DateTournamentOpponent in FinalScore in Final
1.2 August 2009Ponta Grossa Open, Brazil Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Alarçón Unknown
2.24 April 2010Paraguay Open, Paraguay Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Alarçón 7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 4-11
3.25 July 2010Inove Open, Brazil Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Alarçón 10-12, 8-11, 6-11
4.18 April 2016Regatas Resistencia Open, Argentina Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo Salazar 8-11, 5-11, 9-11
5.13 May 2017Regatas Resistencia Open, Argentina Flag of Argentina.svg Robertino Pezzota 8-11, 7-11, 4-11

Junior Open Titles (1)

No.DateTournamentOpponent in FinalScore in Final
1.9 May 2004German Junior U19 Open, Germany Flag of Germany.svg Simon Rösner 9-6, 5-9, 9-5, 9-2

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gordon to break men's PSA tournament appearance record at NTA Squash Classic - Professional Squash Association". 27 October 2024. 18 May 2022.
  2. ↑ PSA Player Profile
  3. ↑ SquashInfo Player Profile


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