Katie Malliff (born 19 April 2003) is an English professional squash player.[1] As of October 2023, she was ranked number 34 in the world.[2]

Katie Malliff
Nickname(s)The Flame
CountryEngland
Born (2003-04-19) 19 April 2003 (age 21)
Wendover, England
Height5’ 8”
Turned pro2018
RetiredActive
Coached bySue Wright
Racquet usedDunlop
Websitewww.instagram.com/katiemalliff
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 34 (October 2023)
Current rankingNo. 38 (August 2024)
Title(s)3
Tour final(s)6
Updated on March 2022.

Career

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In March 2022, she won her first professional tournament at the age of 18 after defeating Marta Dominguez Fernandez 3–1 in the final of the Val de Reuil Normandie, a Challenger 5 level event.

In April 2022, she won the European Individual U19 tournament defeating Hannah Chukwu 3–0 in the final.

After a 5 month absence, she won her first Challenger 10 level event in Ipswich defeating Nour Heikal 3-0 in the final.

In her first appearance at the British National Championships in August 2024 she reached the quarter final stage losing to ultimate champion Georgina Kennedy

PSA Challenger 5 Titles (2)

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Outcome Year Tournament Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner 2022 Val de Reuil Normandie France   Marta Dominguez Fernandez 11–9, 11–8, 6–11, 11-5
Winner 2022 Swiss Open Switzerland   Marta Dominguez Fernandez 9-11, 14–12, 11–2, 4–11, 11-7

PSA Challenger 10 Title (1)

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Outcome Year Tournament Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner 2024 Ipswich Challenger Cup 2024 England   Nour Heikal 11–5, 11–8, 11-7


PSA Copper Title (1)

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Outcome Year Tournament Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner 2024 Nash Cup 2024 England   Torrie Malik 9-11, 11–4, 12-14, 11-3, 11-8

References

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  1. ^ "PSA World Tour Rankings - The Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Squash Info - Katie Malliff". www.squashinfo.com.