Chicago: Noor Zaman, a rising talent in the world of squash, delivered an impressive performance at the $74,000 Open Squash Classic 2025, a Bronze Level tournament in the United States. Zaman advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating the tournament’s fifth seed, Grégoire Marche of France, who is ranked 20th in the world.
Zaman, representing Pakistan, secured his victory in a thrilling five-game match against Marche. The encounter concluded with scores of 11-5, 5-11, 11-6, 9-11, and 12-10, spanning 75 minutes of intense play.
In the quarterfinals, Zaman is set to face Leonel Cardenas of Mexico, the tournament’s fourth seed and currently ranked 15th globally. The upcoming match promises to be a test of Zaman’s skill and determination as he continues his campaign in the tournament.
The Pakistan Squash Federation, which released the information, will be closely watching Zaman’s progress as he represents the nation on this significant international stage.