| Country |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Born | June 8, 1982 |
| Turned Pro | 2001 |
| Racquet used | Harrow |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 38 (August 2006) |
| Last updated: February, 2018. | |
Matthew Giuffre (born June 8, 1982) is a Canadian professional squash player. [1] He reached a career high of 38 in the world. [2] He represented his country in the Commonwealth Games.
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