Danny Lynch from Galway Lawn Tennis Club is heading to his third World Squash Junior Championships, having featured in Nancy in 2022 and Houston last year.
The reigning Ireland BU19 champion will begin his tournament in Cairo in the individual section against Brazilian Bernardo Jorge Guimaraes in round two, with the winner playing Pakistan’s Anas Ali Shah (17/32 seed) or Canadian Luke Yang in round three.
Lynch is also part of the four-strong Ireland selection for the men’s team competition, along with Conal Jackson, Christian Dromgoole and Aaron Knox.
First Squash Memory: Probably my dad bringing me down to play when I was nine years old.
Racket Type: The Harrow.
Best Career Moment: Probably playing for Ireland for the first time in the U13s in the Five Nations.
Pre-Match Meal: Probably chicken and pasta, rice and chicken, something simple like that.
Early Or Late Game: I prefer late games.
Favourite Shot: Probably the backhand drop.
Biggest Influence: Probably my coach. I also look up to maybe Nick Matthew a lot as well.
What Does Playing For Ireland Mean: I’m very proud to represent my country and very excited. I just hope I do my best.