Claire Nitch

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Claire Nitch (born 7 August 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a squash player from South Africa.

Nitch reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 9 in 1997. At the 1998 Commonwealth Games, she won a bronze medal in the women's doubles (partnering Natalie Grainger).

Nitch has won the South African national squash title nine times. [1] As a junior, she also won the national under-19 and under-21 titles.

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The 1994 Women's World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1994 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Saint Peter Port in Guernsey between 4 October and 9 October 1994. Michelle Martin won her second World Open title, defeating Cassie Jackman in the final.

The 1996 Women's Perrier World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1996 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia between 9 October and 13 October 1996. Sarah Fitzgerald won her first World Open title, defeating Cassie Jackman in the final.

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The 1998 Women's World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1998 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Stuttgart in Germany during November 1998. Sarah Fitzgerald won her third World Open title, defeating Michelle Martin in a repeat of the 1997 final.

The 1999 Women's World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1999 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Seattle in the United States from 16 October until 24 October 1999. Cassie Campion won the World Open title, defeating Michelle Martin in the final.

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References

  1. "History - SA Championships | SquashSA". 23 October 2012.

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