Karim Ali Fathy

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Karim Ali Fathy
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Karim Ali Fathy, 2013
CountryFlag of Egypt.svg  Egypt
Residence Maadi, Cairo
Born (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30)
Egypt
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Turned Pro2009
RetiredActive
PlaysRight Handed
Coached byWael El Batran
Racquet usedHarrow
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 35 (June, 2017)
Current rankingNo. 35 (June, 2017)
Title(s)9
Last updated: June, 2017.

Karim Ali Fathy (born May 30, 1993) is a professional squash player who represents Egypt.

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Career

Fathy won the prestigious British Junior Open Under-13 category in 2007 and one year later he won the Under-15 category by defeating Nasir Iqbal. He stood at World No. 340 in March 2009. [1] [2] As of October 2013, Fathy reached a world ranking of World No. 39 after taking the Madison Open of the US state of Wisconsin, beating Englishman Joel Hinds 3–2. [3]

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References

  1. SquashInfo Player Profile
  2. PSA Player Profile
  3. "Fathi Fells Hinds for Madison Title - Professional Squash Association".