Manek Mathur

Manek Mathur (born February 6, 1988) is a professional Indian male doubles squash player originally from Mumbai, India currently residing in Brooklyn, New York. He is the head squash professional at the Racquet and Tennis Club.[1] Mathur and his doubles partner Damien Mudge were the number one ranked team in the world as of 2018.[2][3] Mathur is currently ranked #1 in the world.[4]

Manek Mathur
BornFebruary 6, 1988 (1988-02-06) (age 33)
Mumbai, India
EducationTrinity College (Connecticut)
OccupationProfessional squash player

Personal life

Mathur had his first squash lesson at age 11 but quickly climbed through the ranks of each age division before matriculating at Trinity College (Connecticut) where he was captain of the men's squash team for the Bantams.[5] He contributed to Trinity's historic winning streak under his coach Paul Assaiante.

He is involved in several squash charities and is a member of the StreetSquash Advisory Board.[6]

Career

Following his graduation, he was a professional at The Apawamis Club and worked under Peter Briggs (squash player).

In 2018, Mathur and Mudge were the first team in seven years to be undefeated throughout an entire pro-doubles tour season since Mudge and Ben Gould did so in 2010–11; this accomplishment has happened only 5 times in the 18 years since the pro doubles association was created in 2000[7] Mathur and Mudge were also winners of the 2017 Briggs Cup at Apawamis.[8][9]

An achilles injury in October 2018 forced Mathur to take a break from playing and focus on recovery.[10] But as of September 2019, Mathur was back on the court with his new partner Chris Callis, the one-time Captain of the Princeton squash team and #1 ranked doubles squash player (as of March 2020). The pair won the Maryland Club Open on September 30.[11] Other 2019 wins by Mathur and Callis include tournaments at Sleepy Hollow and at Apawamis; the 2019 Briggs Cup win at Apawamis was Mathur's third time clinching this prestigious title.[12]

References
  1. "Mudge extends Kellner Cup Record to Ten Titles; Mathur Marks Maiden Title on Home Court". US Squash. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  2. "Damien Mudge SDA All Time Greatest Doubles Player Retires". Squash Doubles Association Pro Tour. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  3. "Squash Doubles Association Pro Tour World No. 1 Manek Mathur a Hit in the US". MidDay. January 14, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  4. "SDA World Rankings". Squash Doubles Association Pro Tour. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  5. Paul Assaiante, James Zug (2012). Run to the Roar: Coaching to Overcome Fear. Penguin Books.
  6. "Professional Squash Advisory Board". Street Squash. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  7. "Mudge and Mathur Go Undefeated in 2017-18 Season". Squash Doubles Association Pro Tour. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  8. "MATHUR & MUDGE SURGE TO LIFT BIENNIAL BRIGGS CUP". SDA Pro Tour. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  9. Rob Dinerman. "Damien Mudge To Undergo Knee Surgery, Sidelined Until Calendar 2019". Daily Squash Report. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  10. "Badan & Samper Win First Big Apple Open; Mathur Sustains Achilles Injury". US Squash. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  11. Chris McClintick. "MATHUR MAKES VICTORIOUS RETURN FROM TOUR WITH CALLIS IN MARYLAND CLUB SEASON OPENER". Squash Doubles Association Pro Tour. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  12. "Mathur Claims Third Briggs Cup, Callis Celebrates First". Squash Doubles Association Pro Tour. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
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