ABSOLUTELY EPIC SQUASH GAME - Gaultier v Abouelghar - Free Game Friday

[@alizain234]

Why is this sport so underrated?

[@Carmine_Lupertazzi]

Because it’s gay

[@acecarolino101]

the sport looks stupid and pointless from a novice's perspective

[@andrewforrest1387]

jakeheke you’re probably saying that because you aren’t physically fit enough to play squash properly (in addition to being homophobic)

[@maxwong9761]

I think there's a good amount of discussion to be had here. If you don't play, then lets and strokes aren't interesting - they're just annoying. If you don't play, the subtlety of the corner shots and the length is a foreign concept and it doesn't look very interesting. I think the close calls for lets/strokes makes the sport really frustrating from an excitement perspective - when it is close and the match is swayed by a judge's call instead of the skill of a player then I get a little bit off put by the whole affair. There is also something about the movement that seems to suggest "slow", but I know enough about squash to know that the jerky movement isn't beneficial; to an outside it might look like that movement is not very athletic when in reality it's extremely skilled in the fact that it's not wasteful energy-wise. I love the sport. It's a great sport.

[@tomjread2556]

Ace Carolino how? Why does this look any more pointless than literally *any* other sport in the world....

[@t3tsubo]

Score is 10-10, looks at video timer: 12:32/26:25. Strap yourselves in boys....

[@grahamh1067]

thought the exact same thing, 11-10 and i looked at the time on the video and said, oh they must have some post game review for about 10 minutes because it's only half way done. nope!

[@kubasniak]

You can tell Gaultier is truly passionate and loves playing squash. I get silly sometimes on court too out of joy. Squash gives me high lol.

[@ralfvanveen220]

Just handed in my thesis, first day off in 6 months combined with a free game friday from Gaultier? Best day EVER!

[@squashtv]

Congratulations! I hope you did a Gaultier-style hip thrust in celebration?

[@MONSTERAMONGMEN]

Ralf van Veen Mum are

[@Frankybeanselevators]

Wow, don't reward yourself too much, better wait another 6 months before you can watch another intense squash match!! For christ sake you wouldn't want a heart attack!

[@blacklightning122333]

If someone is wondering. 7:23 "Va le chercher là " can be translated to " go get it " .

[@gamolly]

I really admire both of them. I especially like how Abouelghar's squash style is uncompromising in its aggression, but of course it comes at the cost of having outrageously many errors.

[@captainzork6109]

At 8:36 - Abouelghar has a really high up grip to dig that ball out of the corner. Very cool strat

[@sananth59]

12:13 rip ear phone users 😂😂

[@tradingpsychology2024]

Sananth Nair 🤣

[@simonnagy1]

😂

[@stevesewall]

At 4:29 it's fun to watch Gaultier, after Abouelghar has lobbed a ball out above the wall line, calmly swat it to the all from between his legs so it will slowly roll back to him in time for him to serve after he's taken a nice relaxed hand rub against the glass...

[@Engmazzouz]

This sport is phenomenal... what a sportsmanship!

[@bartpickford1836]

Gaultier has the greatest balance and movement in squash. A joy to watch

[@fawaz-al]

8:53 Extraordinary

[@kiwi-kt2bo]

I don't like how Gaultier throws the ball in the corner rather than passing it to his opponent. Also his celebrations and throwing his racket around make him look like an idiot. Aboulghar kept his composure and was definitely the better sportsman

[@saint-cetacean]

Gaultier chucking his racket at 3-2 was so unprofessional 🙄 If I did that in a match my coach would've ripped into me.

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

Yeah im not a big fan of the racket throwing, but i do like the way he applauds his opponent on their good plays. That is a definitely good sportsman-like behaviour, even if he kind of undoes it a bit with his other antics haha.

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

Also, i'm not sure you could say it was good sportsmanship to just leave the court without acknowledging your opponent after losing what was such an amazing game. Whether or not you liked Gaultiers antics, a good sportsman would at least acknowledge their opponent after such a game. As soon as he knew he lost he turned his back immediately and went for the door.

[@zhengheng8421]

actually we need more people like gaultier to make the sport more popular

[@chrisg7105]

this sport should be olympic

[@sidrewari3031]

it is now

[@jatinkukreja9180]

I started playing squash about a year ago, I’m still not as good, but I feel like squash needs a lot more recognition. Everyone I tell about squash, they don’t even know what it is

[@alfredtu2]

3:15 is the best moment ever by Gaultier!! LOL

[@TheHilarious91]

World of squash definitely need gaultier around, he's so entertaining to watch, his style, his shots are so unique to himself

[@gordoncampbell4706]

Classic Gaultier at his best, truly a living legend. Always fun to watch the General in action, his mental focus is second to none. All those that don't enjoy his gamesmanship or court antics, please get over you're selves. Congrats Greg and best regards.

[@pavitpahwa]

I agree with you ChrisG

[@manuplsx]

Crazy game ! Gaultier looks so relaxed and seems to have so much fun. No way he ever retires !

[@AC-wl7ve]

i would be on the floor gasping for air after some of these rallies

[@pignonMZ6]

Gaultier is always polarising, he's a marmite player. But whether you hate him or love him, he'll get a reaction from everyone, a debate, sometimes an argument. His heist against Mo Shorbagy was even better/worse, but that's the point, we remember it, and this match too. I love players with better ethics, but the sport needs players like Gaultier.

[@TopSecretR35]

That X-Files music at 09:46 LOL

[@dermode-gott9581]

TopSecretR35 ur ears must be so fucked

[@Sahi777]

Ya lol

[@andres190393]

Hahaha, you can see how Abouelgar was trying so hard not to lose his focus getting into Gaultier´s show..., he kep his focus but Gaultier raised the audience and the show should go on for another two games.

[@akhilrajshah1232]

Je vous remercie PSA ! Joey's prediction at 1.10!! Wow

[@coenraadmiddel7866]

Awesome book! 🎉

[@supermrmay]

slightly bias commentary here

[@hohaia01]

Insane fitness

[@mastermig35]

wow.... INCROYABLE MATCH !!

[@chraos]

I really dislike Gaultier's disappointing brand of sportsmanship. Feel bad for Abouelghar, having to put up with such an opponent. Hats off to him for picking up Gaultier's racquet despite it though.

[@ohtimmay]

exactly.

[@ohtimmay]

what a baby

[@petereedy6092]

I agree re Gaultier -- although I call it 'gamesmanship', as it's not really sporting . To his credit, Abouelghar just ignored him

[@stevenpinto5462]

exactly! despite he won i still dont feel happy for him

[@spyskeleton86]

Playing with his opponent brain is part of the game, in any sport, so you can't blame him for it

[@flufor5]

im WAY too hyped for this

[@diniekadjo8549]

godo godo pour la vie

[@jaffacake8381]

21:04 Big Bang Theory Theme? hahahaha

[@borjallanos201]

Who won in the end?

[@okedoke1234]

I am a racquetball player and squash looks freaking epic.....

[@TradsDelorian]

Yeah great form lads

[@multiyapples]

Great squash.

[@gruffyddgozali]

2:35 lmaooooooooo

[@NG-xk1mn]

2:46 😂

[@stevenpinto5462]

@@NG-xk1mn lol

[@MrPatrick1414]

Great game. I've watched Abouelghar before ...he looks for strokes

[@christhong7421]

I used to play Squash in the 80s and 90s. I avidly watched Geoff Hunt, Jahangir and Jansher play their epic matches. Once, I (as a starry-eyed teen) even played a single set against Chris Dittmar in his prime. Is it my imagination, or do these modern players not seem to TRY to chase the tough shots as much as the older guys used to? It seems they’re more willing to ‘concede and conserve’ rather than go all out and wear their opponents out through dogged determination. Or am I imagining this?

[@argablarga]

I think it's a combination of a bit of concede and conserve and also the racquets today allow them to deaden shots and do fakes better than racquets back in the 80s.

[@J41sh]

GOAT

[@ghawatzhusten3368]

Why the commentators looked tilted towards Greg. Any shot he plays they get high but the other one is only slightly appreciated.

[@JimCampbell777]

Awesome match!

[@csetliberia8132]

Commentary was definitely one sided. Muted it after the first half. Plus clearly 11:10 should have gone to Mo, WTF is no camera angle (aka sorry FU I already made decision)

[@TheJohnCooper]

So much fight for just one game!

[@Qrzychu92]

why do they touch the back wall after each ball? Just to get rid of sweat or there is a wierd rule about that?

[@captainzork6109]

Krzysztof Skowronek It’s for sweat. Usually side of the wall is used for that. Do you want to touch Gaultier’s hand? It’s slippery!

[@tj-nu7iu]

LE GÉNÉRAL!!! 😃😃😃

[@jakestone5718]

8:22

[@feefiona]

brilliant

[@Waringhamm]

Herrliches Match! Wo sitzt eigentlich der Schiedsrichter?

[@jdm2626]

Why do they try and keep the ball on the left side ofnyhe court? What is the benefit of that?

[@arnaud78]

Jdm262, because they are both right-handed players, their backhand is on the left hand side. Playing up and down the backhand wall takes more skill than the forehand, and puts more pressure on your opponent. Hence why they tend to stick to the left hand side.

[@jdm2626]

@@arnaud78 ah that makes sense, thanks!

[@MervynMaistry]

Fantastic game. It is also a perfect study in both subconscious and overt racism in sport. from commentators and tournament organisers.

[@grahamh1067]

it must suck to go through life constantly thinking everything you see is racist...

[@martin2405]

Veldig kult!

[@MrCallidus]

Epic.

[@travelledbones]

24:32 ahahahahahah

[@Patrick-pi7ng]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mehekanand]

13:44 THE BALL IS CLEARLY IN

[@L_U_L_U255]

the ball was out on the front wall

[@harveyspecter1577]

I thought so too

[@harveyspecter1577]

I thought ball was in

[@danielesiddu311]

abouelghar ......bel giocatore

[@glgeo9146]

cest quoi le manque de fair play du joueur en bleu ?

[@zkka5100]

never heard more biased commentary

[@Halomaster4ever]

Yeah, after watching this a second time, it really is biased isn't it.

[@rebeccac.9198]

You said what was on my mind the ENTIRE game. So unprofessional and annoying how the commentators always root for Gaultier just cuz he's more entertaining to them. I rolled my eyes because of them way too much during this game.

[@chtomlin]

@@rebeccac.9198 totally disagree and it seems that they feel he is doing incredible just to hang with Abouelghar's level.

[@realcanadian4981]

Chuck T. Either way it’s clear they want Gaultier to win, professional commentators are meant to remain neutral

[@chtomlin]

@@realcanadian4981 maybe....or maybe they just enjoy promoting the battle he is putting up to compete so well

[@davidgonce6096]

Gaultier is definitly a legend...

[@yayitseugene]

hm kinda rude to throw his racquet like that...

[@breibreii]

woah

[@waseymaqsood7583]

Im so late that the oldest comment is 2 years old

[@Benj-p5w]

GG the best

[@federline1987]

Great squash, terrible commentary - like school boys on the playground. Focus more on the squash and articulate for the benefit of the spectator. If you're not adding you're taking away. Screaming down the mic isn't helping either. I'd like to see pro squash commentary that can keep up with the players and explain what's going on. Too much to ask?

[@obeliskjones7626]

I like it.

[@tomasshade6281]

Who ended up winning the match?

[@mahmoudabdelsatar3917]

Gaultier

[@carlrutter9372]

Christ I had to scroll a long way for this... Thanks 😂

[@BrendanTregear]

Gaultier ended up winning 3 games to 2. 13-15, 8-11, 19-7, 11-3, 11-9

[@grahamh1067]

@@BrendanTregear so he ended up breaking him down after the 3rd game, impressive! that's why you never give up when you're down kids! thanks for the info, i was curious how the rest of the match went after that battle.

[@timneji]

@@BrendanTregear 19-7 would be impressive :D

[@karoachtdrei]

they have no chill

[@PlayProgramPown]

Bad sportmanship from Gaultier. This is a match not a performance. It was good fun to watch the match tho

[@spyskeleton86]

Part of the game man, you can't blame him to play with it

[@MrMenclay36]

Come on, i prefer the guy having fun while playing much more than the guy who never smiles

[@grahamh1067]

they had a light show to go with it, clearly this tournament is meant more for fun for these guys than the usual competitions. Sports are supposed to be enjoyable as well

[@whiteknightxi5770]

@@MrMenclay36 you should be professional too tho,and it is something that is missing from gaultier.

[@MrMenclay36]

@@whiteknightxi5770 well, this is a game, this is a show, and it would be very boring if every professional was being serious all the time. I can understand your point of view. But I personally prefer some kind of craziness, compared to being serious. I prefer italians to germans generally, it might explain why!

[@johnnyquest9519]

This game looks fun

[@emil3657]

why are they rubbing their hands on the glass? if its to get rid of sweat just rub it on your clothes right?

[@honeyposh72]

Every shot shout be a kill.

[@stevenpinto5462]

Abouelghar is a winner! and a better player, the other dude's attitude is clearly not on point xD and you can't deny Abouelghar pulled off some pretty sick moves too.

[@SudiB777]

Awesome Abouelghar, composed and patient. The commentators should quit, absolute twats

[@imsoniapaul]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DIgKJrnKmYn8U how come it was an out ball? a really fantastic match but this decision is just unfair

[@roncitofishingteam2377]

That ball is absolutely dead

[@ignithor]

Oh le rajeux

[@tommybscott]

Bs that was a stroke at the end

[@shahg25]

Tommy Scott same

[@daksta50]

The only thing epic about the game was the score. Average length only on most shots down backhand. Quite dull to watch. IMO.

[@johnrodgers6049]

Gaultier reminds me of Jimmy Conners late in his career. Uses gamesmanship to annoy his opponent to win points. Poor sportsmanship in my book.

[@saulhudson]

John Rodgers after the carrier he's fine, I think he's able to do it. He's the boss!

[@ewallt]

Boy that stroke call at 9-8 was awful.

[@v1991c]

they are cleaning their hands on the glass the whole time....disgusting

[@nodertionzer4319]

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[@darrenc2440]

First

[@GregoryDeeg24643]

Worst commentation in sports!

[@CheapHomeTech]

Gaultier's a clown.

[@tommybscott]

Ivor O'Connor hes a descrace, cant wait till the sport gets really popular and ppl will edit videos about him acting up

[@CheapHomeTech]

Tommy, I certainly like Ramy Ashour's style far more. People like Ashour and in tennis Federer make me want to play. Gaultier on the other hand I respect and hope he continues to win. I hope he stays in the top 10 into his late 40s and sets new age records. I just wish his style was more like Ashour's and Federer's. I think he could do it...

[@johnrodgers6049]

yup

[@saulhudson]

Ivor O'Connor 😍

[@nathandowning873]

He's one of the best squash players to have ever lived, you are leaving negative comments on youtube. Who's the clown?

[@kcnham292]

Easy to cheat in Squash. Just block the right of way of the other opponent.

[@TheJohnCooper]

KC Nham I started doing that more in my matches. Take longer to get out the way so that they’re forced to take ball at back of court

[@arnaud78]

KC Nham, if you have a referee who is worth anything he'll call you out on it quickly.

[@grahamh1067]

it's called a stroke, and you lose

[@LolaFick]

Please do not use these commentators again

[@DanielBebawi]

Very unprofessional and bias commentary.

[@Herberberber]

Boring af

[@tj-nu7iu]

LE GÉNÉRAL!!! 😃😃😃

[@jasperdaschot458]

8:54