Lisa Aitken

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Lisa Aitken
CountryScotland
ResidenceMontrose, Scotland
Born (1990-02-16) 16 February 1990 (age 34)
Dundee, Scotland
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Turned Pro2010
RetiredActive
PlaysLeft Handed
Racquet usedDunlop
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 21 (December 2022)
Current rankingNo. 21 (December 2022)
Title(s)6
Tour final(s)8
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
World Doubles Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 GlasgowMixed doubles
Last updated: 13 April 2022.

Lisa Aitken (born 16 February 1990 in Dundee) is a professional squash player who represents Scotland. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 21 in December 2022. [1] [2]

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Personal life

Aitken is engaged to Scotland football captain Rachel Corsie. [3] She has reflected about growing up and playing squash as a member of the LGBT community. [4]

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References

  1. WISPA Player Profile
  2. Lisa Aitken at Squash Info OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. "Grey's Anatomy & missing her girlfriend – at home with Scotland captain Rachel Corsie". BBC Sport. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  4. Monteith, Stuart (11 June 2024). "Lisa Aitken reflects on life as an LGBT athlete for Pride Month". Scottish Squash. Retrieved 12 September 2024.