BEST SQUASH MATCH EVER? 2014 World Championship Final: Ashour v Elshorbagy - Full Match

To mark the 40th anniversary of the first ever World Championship here's a chance to re-live one of the greatest World Championship finals of all time - the epic 2014 final between Ramy Ashour and Mohamed Elshorbagy.
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[@-no-handle]

Watching this on the day Ramy announced retirement. He will be missed.

[@oscarvanvelsen7565]

Even after continuous foul play by Shorbagy Ramy refuses to parttake in strokefishing and keeps playing the ball even though he could have often gotten strokes: that is called integrity and character. The greatest player of a generation. We miss you Ramy

[@rushilgupta7987]

I don’t fully agree, shorbagy wasn’t really foul playing that much or none at all. I mean it’s a sport and his requests where quite valid to a point

[@mostiella129]

Totally agree with you true gentleman And that’s why I hate Elshorbagy character he is not a clean player

[@ghawatzhusten3368]

I'd call him a dodger. He goes to any length to slow down his opponent's rampage. I'm sure Ramy knows that and that's why he keeps his head cool

[@peterhammer4644]

don't see any continuous foul play here, strange comment.

[@roboliver9980]

He’s an utter breath of fresh air who appears to genuinely love playing squash for joy.

[@mehmeh2121]

Ramy's sportsmanship is as good as his skills. truly respectful and consciousness of his opponents, spectators, and all that are present. truly an athlete! thank you for an amazing match.

[@MickTheSmith]

This is the best squash match I've ever seen. I can't imagine it getting any better. Thanks for the upload!

[@inqurious]

It was truly amazing. Though less “street smarts” from El Shorbagy would have made it better

[@michaelpham6379]

Paul Coll could easily beat Ramy

[@gnfcom]

that last game was unbelievable

[@rahulgarg7592]

Ashour plays so organically... he is unbeatable when he is in flow !!

[@sebastiandesign5216]

Ramy is in squash what Federer is in tennis. Complete in every area. Thank you!!

[@ghawatzhusten3368]

Once upon a time there's was a Pete Sampras a thorough gentleman in tennis before Federer

[@andrepoon]

13:17 Championship final, game ball, and Ashour concedes the double bounce... when no one else saw it. Everything you need to know about the guy is summed up there.

[@felixbache5369]

I still can't see it lol

[@_ianonymous_1726]

5 years later and still one of my favorite matches👏🏻🔥🔥

[@paulfield1]

Wins an epic final after a 6 month lay-off. Like Roger v Rafa AO 2017. A match for the ages.

[@LAFUNGA786]

a massive thanks for this lads

[@chironares]

Man, just watched this again. An all time classic, thank you so much for this SquashTV.

[@paulobastos1774]

Wow absolutely unbelievable. Squash at the Olympics is a must!

[@tan116A]

There is absolutely no department where Ramy didn't outdo Shorbagy in this match - he was better with his shots, with his fairplay, with his temper and with the crowd. And he got the win with an injured shoulder. There is a world of difference between these two players. Ashour is missed today.

[@Tubulousity]

Amen. A Man. The Man!

[@carnivalcentral]

Ramy is definitely the better player! Shame injuries ruined his career.

[@ghawatzhusten3368]

@@carnivalcentral every player almost had the same ending; injury because of overload. I wish we would recognize and stop being animals to them by making their everyday life so hectic throughout the year

[@contactdavidfair]

Best celebration ever. Ramy you legend

[@LucaWatts]

WOW There is no better squash match on youtube WOW

[@gnfcom]

just finished watching... wow

[@adhooma97]

FINALLY IT HAS BEEN UPLOADED! Thank you so much! I'll sit back and enjoy the greatest world championship final.

[@captainzork6109]

Seeing how El Shorbagy being dominated like that in the fifth game shows why he’s actually so good. His ability to retrieve the ball under the unbelievable amount of pressure Ramy and the audience puts him under is incredible

[@rekoawa5732]

Ramy, the greatest squash player I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot.

[@alfonsjose]

Thank you PSASquashTV! This is definitely the best match of all time.

[@ewallt]

Has there ever been a backhand like that? What a work of art.

[@odonata9838]

The commentary is as entertaining as the match itself. Great game and video!

[@AyaMohamed-rf8jl]

i can't forget the state i was in during the last game ! i slept almost about 6h after this match because of the headache i had! Ramy is a real Champ ,& Mohamed has a strong performance, we are very proud of them ☺♥

[@kennethhenry6096]

Aya Mohamed two absolutely great players to watch. Totally different styles. The Egyptian squash players have changed the way the sport is being played. All part of its evolution. And a great time for squash in Egypt too

[@sggsjhryuyyfg2614]

We will miss you Ramy ...

[@HanSolo2908]

Sggsjh Ryuyyfg hes now a musician

[@ahmedsherbiny8952]

Yes, the best squash match ever, by far.

[@rossford2917]

It can get much better, great crowd atmosphere made it really exciting.

[@squashman]

This game was the legend ... I love two guys...admire them

[@janntucek]

Just a great match; unbelievable squash from both players - Ramy is just an incredible talent and so, so good to watch!

[@jimbicylesdoughty]

Thank you, squashtv, amazing squash!

[@AYS4real]

Thank you PSA SquashTV for this amazing gift.....

[@fredferand345]

Thank you PSA SquashTV !

[@robertwilson1438]

Thanks for making this available to watch!

[@bhrawii]

That exchange in Arabic between the two at 14:58 Ramy: It is just a moment. I didn't have the time. Shorbagy: Tell him!

[@chrishellize]

Thanks this is the one I've been wanting to see cheers

[@viiali]

Thank you very much! Appreciate it :)

[@wanderingsouth9874]

Thanks for the upload. Quality squash from both players. Confirms how much I don't like elshorbagy though...and that ref!

[@jj9749]

Incredible match

[@KeeperPeace]

What a gift!

[@rewihemara]

Best game ive ever seen by a country mile.Wow amazing big mihi to both players.Warriors.

[@haydn.oneill]

These guys are brilliant, their personalities too! Everything about this match is entertaining!

[@ASMM1981EGY]

EGYPT 👑🇪🇬 Rules

[@Pablo22578]

Still love watching this. The rally at 6-5 in the 5th is exceptional. Pure class. 1:14:37

[@DCM8828]

I am in awe.

[@1980amna1]

what a match! massive retrieval skills by Elshorbagy...what a player Ashour

[@muneebi8273]

The point at 11-12 down still makes me nervous. How Ramy keptnit together after squandering 6 championship points is beyond me. Hats off to both players for this masterpiece.

[@mohamedtahoun9646]

Thank you for this great game. What a point at 55:18 ! amaaaaaazing .. while they put more pressure, they show their skills too and played the ball with rackets behind their back !! really great players

[@mustafaadil4165]

of course best match i have seen so far

[@tonytan5945]

Match of the century

[@gnfcom]

Nice present! Thanks

[@cracknigr6065]

Amazing match!

[@apt981]

Greateast squash match ever was Hashim Khan vs Mahmoud Karim

[@igobwaeverett]

amazing squash!

[@massibob2004]

Amazing !!!! Again and again !

[@massibob2004]

Again amazing

[@fern6114]

💋♥️👍wonderful olimpical what a sport ! Cheers from Luxembourg 🇱🇺

[@armandpretorius3378]

Coming back to this game during the Asal disgrace era. Wow, back when squash was a gentleman's game

[@michael.forkert]

The best squash match ever. Nobody surpasses Ramy Ashour.

[@rolandemmerich5993]

What a memorable match

[@osamajafry1842]

What a scintillating contest this was. Right up there with the magical Pakistanis Jahangir and Jansher.

[@apt981]

+osama jafry And I think they had a bigger age gap between the two

[@MrAmericanbeauty]

shame on the olympic committee, has to be an agenda at this stage, skateboarding????????? sport climbing?????????? surfing???????????? they cant think up new admissions quick enough yet disregard this, the king and queen of strength, skill,speed, anticipation and endurance............................

[@peterhammer6915]

sport climbing is one of the biggest sports in the world. The amount of climbers in the world is crazy. In that sport you need everything, strength, stamina, coordination ja the most important thing is a good/great head. I have to agree with you on the squash though. Its a great sport. Here is a nice introduction to sport climbing kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGHYlqaKiMyAr9U

[@adamcrawford6421]

The olympics are struggling for views I’d say. All of the new additions are to try and appeal to a younger demographic.

[@rodeolo1]

Squash will be scheduled in Paris Olympics in 2022...France is working hard with the Olympic committee

[@tomjread2556]

Rudy Bayoumy bruh olympics are in 2020 not 2022

[@Masterdoctorgenius14]

the referees are a disgrace. hence

[@AhmedtheAlexandrian]

2 Great GIANTS, what a match

[@darrenc2440]

So intense

[@user-et5kp7dm8v]

يا فخر العرب

[@tomporter114]

LOL THE INTRO DISCLAIMER

[@fahedjavaid1]

whatt aa match .....i wud hv had a heart attack if i didnt knew who had won earlier ....Ramy tha amazing n Shwalby the fighter ...

[@guitarhassanen3502]

It beautifully squash from Ali

[@whatitisallabout4655]

Best mach

[@johnnymunro4650]

Good t, watch 🤙

[@jasonurroz570]

Except for the two decisions that happened very late in the match, the Ref seemed to be ruling in favor of Elshorbagy. Ashour was trying to get to balls, going thru Elshorbagy... whereas Elshorbagy was looking for claims that Ashour was in the way and looking for Lets and Strokes.

[@losuk8]

favor Elshorbagy ? do you have difficulties to watch the whole match ?

[@gnfcom]

OMG you couldnt tell anything about ramys shoulder in the summary video, how did he do it?

[@user-et5kp7dm8v]

يا جامد

[@wackaflack1990]

There has to be a HD version of this somewhere?

[@siddharthvinod3387]

Even when you know Ashour's gonna win....i am still nervous when Elshorbagy had that 11-12 Match Ball

[@antonybateson9060]

Thanks for posting something about the finish of a very exciting macth that I am only half was thru!!!!

[@guitarhassanen3502]

It’s outrages

[@jumustube]

I agree, best match of all time. Just very very sad with the referee decisions for no let and let and stroke going to Elshorbagy over and over again. Should not have even been a last game, if Elshorbagy would have won it would have been a robbery. I hate how he continues to play the man not the ball over and over again, its quite pathetic.

[@user-pt2hi7xm7r]

These days Elshorbagy would not be able to stop the rally since he slid and caused there to be a sweat mark on the floor.

[@joelbraddock4080]

wow at the start he says "I think the crowd is gonna be 50/50" 7-5 in the 5 game i was like you sure about that?

[@jerrymanigault1955]

Can someone translate the ending?

[@gordonlam2757]

nds on the glass or wall?

[@radicalrodriguez5912]

480p?

[@grandpatzer]

Those three crosscourt backhand nicks in the first game by Ashour!

[@shahiryaralibutt676]

miss jahangir n jahan sher khan

[@apt981]

+spilled tear I hear you man

[@mehmetkaraca802]

Can anyone explain why is it let in 55:08? thx

[@kenjones6441]

So fast.

[@goodstuffix]

i have no sound... ;( does anyone have a similar problem?

[@ashtonauts1843]

11:38 LOL

[@Laddi0019]

What is a lucky bounce

[@02powertube]

The white ball, is that special? I am using the 2x yellow-dot black ball.

[@SonOfTheDusk]

the white ball is for glass courts like this one

[@02powertube]

Thnaks :-)

[@BruceAChristie]

I have tried using the white ball on a regular court, for solo practice. It’s slightly heavier and slower than the black double yellows. You can’t see it well with regular white walls but playing solo, if I can hit that ball fast, the regular ball seems easy. Good way to improve my length and power. THANKS FOR THE SUPERB MATCH; I LOVE ASHOUR.

[@alfredtu2]

47:51 Shorbagy just gets educated haha.

[@gnfcom]

it looks like ramy is not using the probeast, it seems to be the TT 130

[@tawanda33]

Not surprised he went back to the 130 TT. One of the best racquets I've used. Great balance between power and accuracy. If you get the stringing tension right.

[@AhmedHekal]

47:51 why is El Shorbagy angry ?

[@moynulrahman7696]

At 55:10 why was that a let?

[@waleeda.yossry]

Who is here after El shorbagy Make a decision to represent England instead of Egypt

[@lategamer2033]

Can anyone translate what ramy said in arabic

[@muhammadsobhy989]

He thanks the Egyptian fans and praises the high level of Elshorbagy

[@youngjinjo_]

Can someone explain to me why Elshorbagy lost point at 17:50?

[@mattdavis3421]

Stroke on the backswing, would have shut Elshorbagy out, and was a loose shot. Elshorbagy conceeded before the umpire passed a decision.

[@youngjinjo_]

Ohhhh after the game, they said "there was a stroke." And I did not know/understand the difference between stroke and let. So, they said so because Ashour was swinging his racket and Elshorbagy was "stroke"ing. Now, It makes sense. Thank you for your explanation. (To remind myself and others: Let - on the way stroke - interfering opponent's swing)

[@vazhvemayam]

Poor sportsmanship from Elshorbagy :/

[@bojome3751]

Can somebody explain the decision at 36:28. He has plenty of options to hit the ball, doesn't he?

[@Dee-gb5mt]

he should play the ball there, fishing for a stroke, should have been a let

[@Pablo22578]

@@Dee-gb5mt I reckon should have been a no let.

[@kensmith8015]

Shorbagy is a brilliant player but a very dodgy player, he uses every trick in the book. Ashour on the other hand is a true gent and plays in the spirit of the game. The best man won. Squash will never be an olympic sport until the quality of marking and refereeing improves...Sadly. Apart from that is was a brilliant game.

[@ashtonauts1843]

At around 55:15 that was a stroke? I dont get how that was a let

[@alfonsjose]

There's an unwritten rule that if the ball comes off the back wall then it's always a let. The player who appeals only does it from a point of safety so that they don't hit the opponent with the ball. However, if the player does play the ball and hits the opponent it is deemed as a stroke only if the referee feels the that the ball was directly going towards the front wall. This act is always frowned upon by everyone and is unsportsmanlike. Players usually override the stroke given to them to a let. In my opinion, hitting the opponent with the ball should never be a stroke in the first place.

[@amrsadek5853]

At 1:24:00 how is that a yes let at all!

[@Masterdoctorgenius14]

cause the referees are corrupt as heck