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Christopher Gordon (squash player)

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Christopher Gordon
Country United States
Born (1986-07-17) July 17, 1986 (age 38)
New York City, New York, U.S.
ResidenceNew York City, New York, U.S.
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
RetiredActive
Coached byAndre Delhoste, David Pearson
Racquet usedTecnifibre
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 44 (May, 2013)
Current rankingNo. 126 (June, 2024)
Title(s)5
Tour final(s)10
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara Team
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Toronto Team
Pan American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2008 Cuenca Team
Gold medal – first place 2014 Toluca Team
Silver medal – second place 2008 Cuenca Individual
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Toluca Team
Updated on July, 2016.

Christopher Gordon (born July 17, 1986) is a professional squash player who represents the United States. Gordon started his professional career at the James Baker & Associates 2002 Championships in Oklahoma, U.S. when he was just 15 years old.[1] He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 44 in May, 2013.[2][3] He won a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in the doubles with partner Julian Illingworth. His signature victory came in the 2012 U.S. Open in Philadelphia in the 1st round against Hisham Ashour in 5 games. Chris broke the PSA World Tour record for most tournament appearances with his appearance in the NTA Squash Classic being his 260th in a PSA tournament.[1]

Career statistics

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Listed below.

PSA Titles (5)

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All Results for Christopher Gordon in PSA World's Tour tournament

No. Date Tournament Opponent in Final Score in Final
1. 5 May 2009 Pro Squash Yokohama, Japan England James Snell 11-7, 11-7, 12-10
2. 23 September 2011 El Salvador Open, El Salvador France Joan Lezaud 11-5, 11-6, 11-9
3. 18 April 2013 NY Metro Open, US South Africa Shaun Le Roux 10-12, 11-9, 11-3, 10-6 ret.
4. 13 November 2016 GoodLife Open, Canada Canada Michael McCue 11-9, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9
5. 24 February 2018 British Virgin Island Open, British Virgin Island England Adam Murrills 11-5, 11-6, 11-3

PSA Tour Finals (runner-up) (5)

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No. Date Tournament Opponent in Final Score in Final
1. 2 August 2009 Ponta Grossa Open, Brazil Brazil Rafael Alarçón Unknown
2. 24 April 2010 Paraguay Open, Paraguay Brazil Rafael Alarçón 7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 4-11
3. 25 July 2010 Inove Open, Brazil Brazil Rafael Alarçón 10-12, 8-11, 6-11
4. 18 April 2016 Regatas Resistencia Open, Argentina Mexico Arturo Salazar 8-11, 5-11, 9-11
5. 13 May 2017 Regatas Resistencia Open, Argentina Argentina Robertino Pezzota 8-11, 7-11, 4-11

Junior Open Titles (1)

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No. Date Tournament Opponent in Final Score in Final
1. 9 May 2004 German Junior U19 Open, Germany Germany Simon Rösner 9-6, 5-9, 9-5, 9-2

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gordon to break men's PSA tournament appearance record at NTA Squash Classic - Professional Squash Association". 27 October 2024. 18 May 2022.
  2. ^ PSA Player Profile
  3. ^ SquashInfo Player Profile
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