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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Addeen Idrakie wins Morrinsville Open after injury comeback
NATIONAL squash player Addeen Idrakie's long wait for a Professional Squash Association (PSA) title ended after he clinched the Morrinsville Open in New Zealand today. The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) in a statement today said the 31-year-old battled past compatriot Joachim Chuah in a five-set thriller at the Morrinsville Squash Club to win the PSA Challenger level event 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 11-4. However, it was a bittersweet victory for Addeen as Joachim suffered an injury in the deciding set with the score tied at 4-4, forcing him to limp through the remaining points. 'It was a hard and good match from Joachim just now. I think the last time I won a title was in 2023 in Australia. Happy to win a title again after five months out from squash,' he said in a statement by SRAM today. The win marked Addeen's seventh PSA Tour title and his first since triumphing at the North Coast Open in Australia last year. Addeen had been sidelined for six months due to a shoulder injury before making his competitive return at the President's Trophy in Seremban last month, where he finished as runner-up to Canada's Karim Aguib. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Addeen ends long title wait with bittersweet win in NZ
Sweet 1-2 finish: Addeen Idrakie (right) and Joachim Chuah. PETALING JAYA: National squash player Addeen Idrakie's long wait for another PSA title finally came to an end after he won the Morrinsville Open in New Zealand yesterday. The 31-year-old outlasted compatriot Joachim Chuah in the PSA Challenger level event, winning the match 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 11-4 at the Morrinsville Squash Club. However, the final in New Zealand was a bittersweet win for Addeen as countryman Joachim suffered an injury in the final set with the score tied at 4-4, leaving him limping through the remaining points. But Addeen was relieved to get his seventh PSA Tour title after his last win at the North Coast Open in 2023, and is hoping he can carry that momentum to his next tournament. "I feel very happy to finally win a title again after two years. It was disappointing to see Joachim get a cramp in the final set," he said. Addeen's next outing will see him hop over to Australia to compete at the Victorian Open in Melbourne from July 16-20 as the top seed. He hopes the slight discomfort in his shoulder would alleviate itself before the tournament as he looks to make it a back-to-back win. "I'll be leaving for Australia to compete at the Victorian Open, and I really hope my shoulder gets better soon so I'm fully prepared and ready for the tournament," he said. Addeen's shoulder injury had forced him off the court for six months, but he made his return at the President's Trophy in Seremban last month, where he finished runners-up to Canada's Karim Aguib.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Veteran Addeen downs Joachim in all-Malaysian final
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Addeen Idrakie lived up to his top billing by clinching the Morrinsville Open title in New Zealand on Saturday. The world No. 104 battled past Joachim Chuah (world No. 175) in an all-Malaysian final, winning 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 11-4. It was the 31-year-old's first title since lifting the North Coast Open in Australia in 2023. Addeen, returning from a five-month injury layoff due to a right shoulder problem, had to dig deep throughout the tournament. In the semi-finals, he overcame a stern test from Japan's Naoki Hayashi, prevailing 11-6, 13-11, 6-11, 9-11, 11-5. Third seed Joachim, meanwhile, pulled off an upset against Hong Kong's second seed Matthew Lai, winning 13-11, 11-13, 16-14, 11-8. Addeen, who was runner-up at the PSNS President's Trophy in Seremban last month, was thrilled to get back to winning ways. "It was a hard-fought match against Joachim. I really had to dig deep to win it in 80 minutes," he said. "Although I'm already 31, I have no plans to retire. I'm targeting another four years in the game. "This win has really boosted my confidence. I'm now looking forward to another good outing at next week's Victorian Open in Australia.
The Star
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Zhi Xuan and Harleein set up all-Malaysian final in President's Trophy
PETALING JAYA: Goh Zhi Xuan and Harleein Tan rose to the occasion to make it an all-Malaysian women's final in the President's Trophy squash tournament in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, yesterday. Fourth seeded Zhi Xuan of Melaka toppled top seed Akari Midorikawa of Japan 12-10, 8-11, 11-4, 11-6 in a semi-final match lasting 32 minutes. Harleein, playing for the host state, set up the all-local showdown after coming from behind to beat South Korean Eum Hwa-yeong 6-11, 11-4, 11-9, 11-7. Hwa-yeong had eliminated second seed Jemyca Aribado of the Philippines 8-11, 11-1, 12-10, 7-11, 12-10 on Friday to reach the semis. Former SEA Games gold medallist Addeen Idrakie lived up to his billing as the top seed by reaching the men's final after beating fellow Malaysian Mohd Syafiq Kamal 11-6, 11-7, 7-11, 7-11, 11-3. The 31-year-old is making his competitive return after a six-month layoff due to a shoulder injury sustained earlier this year. Addeen injured his right shoulder at the end of January and only resumed training about three weeks ago in preparation for this week's tournament. Standing in Addeen's way and a Malaysian double is Canadian player Karim Aguib, who overcame Suraj Kumar Chand of India 8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 12-10 in the other semi-final match.
