Fares Dessouky
| Nickname(s) | Fearless Fares |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| Born | September 29, 1994 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 80 kg (180 lb) |
| Turned pro | 2011 |
| Retired | Active |
| Coached by |
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| Racquet used | tecnifibre carboflex 125 |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 7 (April 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 15 (June 2025) |
| Title(s) | 3 |
Fares Mohamed Dessouky (born 29 September 1994) is an Egyptian professional squash player who represented Egypt. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 7 in April 2021.[1][2]
Biography
During the 2014 PSA World Series he reached the quarter-finals of the 2014 British Open, beating Karim Abdel Gawad 3-2 in the first round, Karim Darwish 3-2 in the second round before losing out to Nick Matthew 0-3 in the quarter-final match.
Dessouky won his biggest PSA title in December 2020 at the CIB Black Ball Open in Egypt, defeating Ali Farag in five games.
In March 2022, he won his 5th PSA title after securing victory in the Canary Wharf Squash Classic during the 2021–22 PSA World Tour.[3]
Titles and Finals
Major Finals (1)
Major tournaments include:
- PSA World Championships
- PSA World Tour Finals
- Top-tier PSA World Tour tournaments (Platinum/World Series/Super Series)
| Year/Season | Tournament | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Black Ball Open | Marwan El Shorbagy | Loss (1) | 7-11 9-11 11-7 12-14 |
References
- ^ PSA Player Profile
- ^ Fares Dessouky at Squash Info
- ^ "Fares Dessouky". Squash Info. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
External links
- Fares Mohamed Dessouki – PSA World Tour profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 2013-10-29)
- Fares Dessouky at the Professional Squash Association (archived)
- Fares Dessouky at Squash Info