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What is Squash?

Squash is a racket ball sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The players must alternate in striking the ball with their racket and hit the ball onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. The objective is to win 11 points before the other player. It is best out of five games meaning that the person to win three games wins the match.

What is The PSA?

The Professional Squash Association is the governing body for the men's and women's professional squash circuit. Players on the circuit play tournaments all around the world throughout the year. The players all have ranking and ratings that are comparative to the other players.

Who is Heather McKay?

Heather Pamela McKay was born 31 July 1941. She is a retired squash player from Australia. Some even say she is one of the greatest squash players. She is also considered “ Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman.” She was at her best in the 1960s and 1970s. She also played field hockey and racquetball at a high level. She is the latest squash player to be added to the squash hall of fame. Throughout her career she lacked the social recognition that other players, especially men, got, despite her talents and skills as a squash player. She miraculously and skillfully remained unbeatable for 19 years. This was between the years of 1962 and 1981 when she eventually retired from playing squash on the professional circuit. She won the british open 16 times and only conceded two games. She could have won many more times, but she stopped competing in 1977.

Quotes

“Such an unbeatable player and the world’s most successful athlete, male or female” - Richard Eaton
“strong-minded, making her focused, ruthless, and consistent. It made her conspicuously self-possessed too, creating a formidable on-court presence. Her matches had a fascinating inevitability.”- Richard Eaton “Superwoman”-Richard Eaton
“Only five feet six inches tall and little more than nine stone, she was nevertheless very physical – able to hit harder than most opponents and to move faster than any of them. She turned and changed direction with devastating speed.”-Richard Eaton