Elias Moves Up to No.2 in PSA Men’s World Rankings

Peru’s Diego Elias has risen to a career-high ranking of World No.2 following his win at the Pittsburgh Open yesterday.

Here’s our look at the most notable movers of the week, as of Monday February 13.

Diego Elias

New Ranking: No.2

Previous Ranking: No.3

Elias made it three title wins in a row for the first time in his career when he toppled World No.6 Marwan ElShorbagy in just 36 minutes to win the 15th title of his career and add to his victories at the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions and the Motor City Open in recent weeks.

Elias will have the opportunity to go to World No.1 in the week commencing March 13 if he wins the upcoming Black Ball Squash Open (March 2-7) and current World No.1 Mostafa Asal fails to reach the final.

Youssef Ibrahim

New Ranking: No.15

Previous Ranking: No.17

Egypt’s Youssef Ibrahim stepped up his return from injury with a last 16 finish at the Pittsburgh Open, earning him his highest ranking since October, 2022.

Ramit Tandon

New Ranking: No.37

Previous Ranking: No.38

India’s Ramit Tandon moves up a place after reaching the last 16 in Pittsburgh, falling to eventual runner-up Marwan ElShorbagy.

Nathan Lake

New Ranking: No.41

Previous Ranking: No.42

A last 16 exit to No.1 seed Ali Farag hasn’t prevented England’s Nathan Lake from moving up a place.

Other Notable Top 100 Movers

Mohamed Abouelghar: No.90 to No.71

Arturo Salazar: No.78 to No.77

Ronald Palomino: No.80 to No.79

Ibrahim Elkabbani: No.81 to No.80

Syed Azlan Amjad: No.82 to No.81

Biggest Mover

Daniel Lutz: No.612 to No.516