Katie Malliff

Katie Malliff (born 19 April 2003) is an English professional squash player.[1] As of March 2023, she was ranked number 50 in the world.[2]

Katie Malliff
Nickname(s)Gingerella/Golden Dragon/The Queen of Cool
CountryEngland
Born (2003-04-19) 19 April 2003
Wendover, England
Height5’ 8”
Turned Pro2018
RetiredActive
Coached byRob Owen
Racquet usedDunlop
Websitewww.instagram.com/katiemalliff
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 50 (March 2023)
Current rankingNo. 50 (March 2023)
Title(s)2
Tour final(s)5
Last updated: March 2022.

Career

In March 2022, she won her first professional tournament at the age of 18 after defeating Marta Dominguez Fernandez 3–1 in the final of the Val de Reuil Normandie, a Challenger 5 level event.

In April 2022, she triumphed in the European Individual U19 tournament defeating Hannah Chukwu 3–0 in the final.

Katie Malliff claimed her first victory of the 2022/23 season in Switzerland defeating Marta Dominguez Fernandez 3-2 in an epic 62 minute final. She continued to make an impact at the Platinum rated Hong Kong Squash Open of that year where she reached the round of 16 ultimately going out to World Number 4 Joelle_King in a close fought encounter. Malliff continued her excellent form by reaching the final of her very next tournament (The 2023 Colwyn Bay Classic) losing out in yet another close fought encounter with former top 10 player Emily Whitlock.

PSA Challenger 5 Titles (2)
Outcome Year Tournament Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner2022Val de Reuil NormandieFranceSpain Marta Dominguez Fernandez11-9, 11-8, 6-11, 11-5
Winner 2022 Swiss Open Switzerland Spain Marta Dominguez Fernandez 9-11, 14-12, 11-2, 4-11, 11-7

References
  1. "PSA World Tour Rankings - The Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com.
  2. "Squash Info - Katie Malliff". www.squashinfo.com.


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