Chan Sin Yuk (born 4 July 2002 in Kowloon), also known as Simmi Chan, is a Hong Kong professional squash player. As of October 2024, she was ranked number 49 in the world.[1] She currently plays for Columbia University in New York City. [2]

Chan Sin Yuk
Nickname(s)Simmi
Country Hong Kong
Born (2002-07-04) July 4, 2002 (age 22)
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Turned pro2018
RetiredActive
PlaysRight Handed
Coached byRebecca Chiu, Peter Genever
Racquet usedTecnifibre
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 33 (December 2022)
Current rankingNo. 49 (October 2024)
Title(s)7
Tour final(s)9
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing  Hong Kong
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou Singles
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou Team
Updated on October 2024.

Career

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In the 2022-2023 season, Simmi Chan won the St. James Women's 20K Classic, the Volkswagen Bega Open, and the Costa North Coast Open. She also won the CSA National Collegiate Individual Championships, defeating Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam 3-1 in the finals. In June 2023, Chan became the third youngest ever female player and the youngest ever Hong Kong woman to win the Asian Individual Squash Championships, again defeating Subramaniam 3-2 in the finals.

References

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  1. ^ "PSA World Tour Rankings - The Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-25. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  2. ^ "Squash Info - Chan Sin Yuk". www.squashinfo.com.