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Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Carrick Exits Aftab Jawaid Memorial Open in First Round
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Bermuda's Taylor Carrick was back in action on the PSA Challenger Tour, competing in the $15,000 Men's Aftab Jawaid Memorial Open at the Houston Squash Club in Houston, Texas.
Carrick faced a challenging opening draw against Seif El-Shenawy from Egypt.
The match, a 21-minute battle, saw Carrick go down in straight sets. El-Shenawy secured the victory with set scores of 11-6, 11-2, and 12-10.
While the result means an early exit from the tournament for Carrick, competing on the PSA Challenger Tour consistently provides valuable experience against a diverse range of international opponents as he continues to develop his game on the professional circuit.
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Monday, June 02, 2025
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Carrick Climbs PSA Rankings After Active Start to 2025
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Bermuda's talented squash player Taylor Carrick has seen a positive climb in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Rankings after a busy start to the 2025 season.
The Bermudian has demonstrated his commitment to the professional game by competing in four PSA tournaments already this year. Carrick began the year ranked at 177th in the world.
Following his participation in these events, Carrick has moved up the standings by a significant 19 places, now sitting at 158th in the latest PSA rankings.
His 2025 campaign has seen him compete in a variety of tournaments, including the prestigious World Championship Qualifying Event, the Bermuda Open on home soil, the Toronto Classic in Canada, and most recently, the Guatemala Open.
This upward trajectory in the rankings reflects Carrick's consistent performances and the valuable ranking points he has accumulated through his participation in these PSA events. As he continues to compete on the professional circuit, he will be aiming to build on this momentum and further climb the world rankings.
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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Carrick Falls in Straight Sets at Guatemala Open
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Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick was back competing on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour this week, participating in the $15,000 Men's Guatemala Open 2025.
The tournament is being held at the Asociación Deportiva Nacional de Squash Club Courts in Guatemala City.
In his opening match, Carrick faced a challenging opponent in Salman Khalil of Egypt.
The contest between Carrick and Khalil lasted for 37 minutes. Ultimately, it was the Egyptian player who proved too strong on the day, securing a victory in straight sets. Khalil won the match with scores of 11-6, 11-6, 11-4.
While the result will be disappointing for Carrick, competing on the PSA Tour provides valuable experience against international-level players. He will no doubt look to take the lessons learned from this match into his future tournaments as he continues to develop his game on the professional circuit.
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Carrick's Toronto Classic Run Ends in Second Round Defeat
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Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick's campaign at the $9,000 Men's Guilfoyle PSA Toronto Classic 2025 has come to an end in the second round. He faced a tough challenge against the eighth seed, Salim Khan of the United States of America, at the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club in Canada.
In a 33-minute battle on the court, Carrick fought hard but ultimately succumbed to a straight-sets defeat against the higher-ranked American. Khan proved to be a formidable opponent, demonstrating his seeding with a composed and effective performance.
The first game saw Khan take an early lead, which Carrick was unable to close, resulting in an 11-6 win for the American. The second game was a tighter affair, with Carrick showing resilience and pushing Khan harder. However, the eighth seed held his nerve to clinch the game 11-9. The third game followed a similar pattern, with both players exchanging rallies, but Khan ultimately proved too strong, securing the final game 11-7 and with it, the match.
While Carrick's run at the Toronto Classic has ended, his victory in the first round against Abbas Nawaz will provide encouragement. Competing in PSA Challenger Tour events like this is crucial for gaining experience and improving his world ranking as he continues his professional squash career. He will now look to take the lessons learned from this tournament into his future competitions.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Carrick Advances at Toronto PSA Classic
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Squash player Taylor Carrick has made a positive start to his campaign at the $9,000 Men's Guilfoyle PSA Toronto Classic 2025, currently underway at the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club in Canada.
Carrick faced Canadian opponent Abbas Nawaz in his opening round match. In a focused and determined performance, Carrick secured a straight-sets victory, overcoming Nawaz in a brisk 30-minute encounter.
The Bermudian player took control of the match early, winning the first game 11-5. Nawaz offered more resistance in the second game, but Carrick maintained his composure to clinch it 11-8. The third game proved to be the most tightly contested, with both players battling hard. However, Carrick held his nerve in the crucial moments to eventually secure the win 15-13, completing a confident straight-sets triumph.
This first-round victory provides a solid platform for Carrick as he progresses further in the PSA Challenger Tour event. He will be looking to build on this momentum in his upcoming matches at the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club.
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