Second in the 2025 Nationals, Ella Walsh of Sutton Lawn Tennis Club is one of four entries from Ireland in the 100-player start list for the women’s event at the World Squash Junior Championships.
She will start in Cairo against Leelou Laporte of France, with the prize of a match against Charlotte Sze of the USA (17/32 seed) awaiting.
Walsh will also represent Ireland in the team event in Egypt, linking up with Riley Slade, Zoe Yeomans and the America-based Ella Erickson.
First Squash Memory: Probably starting with my little sister.
Racket Type: The Tecnifibre.
Best Career Moment: Probably getting to the semi-final of the Danish.
Pre-Match Meal: Weetabix with honey.
Early Or Late Game: Early game.
Favourite Shot: Backhand kill.
Biggest Influence: Probably Nour El Sherbini.
What Does Representing Ireland Mean: Just very proud to represent my country.
