Pakistan’s rising squash talent Noor Zaman has reached the quarterfinals of the PSA Karachi Open Championship after a dramatic match against Egypt’s player, Fares Dessouky.
The match began in Dessouky’s favor, as he took the first two games and put Noor Zaman under heavy pressure.
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However, Noor Zaman staged a remarkable comeback, winning the next two games to level the match and force a decisive fifth game.
The final game became controversial when Dessouky disagreed with decisions made by a Pakistani referee Sajjad Khan.
Frustrated, the Egyptian player walked off the court before the game could conclude.
At the end of the match, Dessouky shook hands with Noor but then stormed off, warning that he would file a complaint against the referee.
Following the walkout, the referee awarded the match to Noor Zaman, securing his spot in the quarterfinals.
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Earlier in the tournament, Noor Zaman had already claimed a hard-fought victory against France’s Melvil Scianimanico, winning 3–2 on the opening day.
Noor Zaman has been making waves in the squash world.
Last October, he stunned world No. 20 and fifth seed Gregoire Marche at the Open Squash Classic in New York.
He also won the Nash Cup 2025 in London, Canada, defeating Egypt’s Moustafa Elsirty in straight games.
In April 2025, Noor Zaman added another significant achievement to his record by winning the inaugural WSF World Under-23 Squash Championships, overcoming Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in a tightly contested final.
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This quarterfinal appearance in Karachi continues Noor Zaman’s rise as one of Pakistan’s most promising squash players.
