Selena Shaikh

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Selena Shaikh
CountryFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Residence Melbourne
Born (1992-08-20) 20 August 1992 (age 31)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Turned Pro2008
Retiredactive
Playsright-handed
Coached byKaren Morrissey
Racquet usedHarrow
women's singles
Highest ranking94 (September 2015)
Current ranking119 (July 2018)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
World Doubles Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2019 CarraraDoubles

Selena Shaikh (born 20 August 1992) is an Australian professional squash player. [1] [2] As of July 2018, she is ranked 119 according to the PSA World rankings. [3]

In July 2018, she was appointed as the head coach at the Grace Park Hawthorn Squash Club, Melbourne. [4]

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References

  1. "Squash Info | Selena Shaikh | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  2. "Selena Shaikh - Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  3. "Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Selena Shaikh | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  4. "Selena Shaikh joins GPHC as Head Squash Coach - Squash & Racquetball Victoria". Squash & Racquetball Victoria. Retrieved 30 July 2018.