City Tattersalls Group Australian Open 2024 – Final: Hany Wins Maiden World Tour Title

Salma Hany has clinched her first-ever title on the PSA World Tour after the top seed downed No.2 seed Amina Orfi in straight games to win the crown in Sydney.

Hany, who’s been a runner up on four occasions previously, produced a very clinical display against the World No.12 to win 3-0 in 46 minutes.

The 27-year-old, meeting Orfi for the first time on the PSA World Tour, didn’t drop a single game in Sydney on the way to claiming the title.

Hany was positive and confident in her play from the opening game, with her patience opening up a 6-1 lead. The No.1 seed did a great job of driving the ball deep in the back corners and picking her moments wisely to hit winners.

The top seed found success with the backhand drop into the front left corner as she went one game up, with the second game more fragmented with 18 decisions throughout the entire game.

Hany continued to do an excellent job of containing Orfi as she absorbed plenty of pressure before doubling her match lead having converted game ball at the first time of asking.

Orfi, who was crowned World Junior champion in Australia last year, needed a response but was unable to break down Hany’s solidness as the World No.11 had six match balls to secure her first piece of silverware.

It was a tense finish for Hany, with five of them saved by Orfi. However Hany closed it out to secure her maiden title on the World Tour.

“Very happy, obviously. I’m very proud of myself this week, I produced some good squash and today’s opponent Amina [Orfi] is such a strong player, she’s been pushing all of the top players and to play the final with her was great,” she said.

“I’m glad I stayed solid and kept my calm, managed to stick to the plan and I enjoyed my time out there.

“I was 10-4, match ball in the third and I dropped my focus a little bit and she was coming back strong and I managed to win it 11-9. I was able to keep my focus and calm throughout the match and that was the key today.

“My head was clear and I was able to think and react to everything she did on court. I’m really happy with the week and to win the title.”

Result
[1] Salma Hany (EGY) bt [2] Amina Orfi (EGY) 3-0: 11-5, 11-8, 11-9 (46m)