It's good to remind couple facts: 1. Miguel was unseeded. He was 14th in the ranking by then. 2. He beat Ramy Ashour, then Omar Mosaad, then Ali Farag (no 2), Raphael Kandra on semis and finally Shorbaghy in the final, the world's no 1. 3. First Latin American ever that reached a British open final ever. 4. He was 32 years old, shorbaghy 27. 5. Miguel's height is 1.70m Shorbaghy 1.85m 6. Miguel is born and grew in Bogota, which is 2600m above the sea level. That explains his lungs stamina. This is one of the most inspiring and unforgettable matches ever in squash. If Miguel could do it, anyone can.

Ahhhh so happy for him!! Elshorbagy was impressively polite as well :)

I'm so pleased for Miguel Rodriguez. Total respect to Mohamed both were warriors. Come on PSA squash surely you can make this match available in entirety!

@squashtv

6 жыл бұрын

It already is... at psaworldtour.com/tv and eurosportplayer.com 😀

@chrisgoldsmith4397

6 жыл бұрын

PSA SQUASHTV Free on KZread!!😉 Think of it as a public service for making the finest game viewable for all! ...loved the coverage over last few days by the way.

@squashtv

6 жыл бұрын

Haha... maybe for a Christmas Cracker or something in the distant future, but don't think our subscribers or broadcast partners would be very happy with us if we did it now.

@chrisgoldsmith4397

6 жыл бұрын

Thx. Edited

@dalstonjazz

6 жыл бұрын

Just to add my thanks as a subscriber for the squash TV presentation - the commentaries have got better and the camera work is very good. Only gripe is please don't cut the start of rallies by showing a replay of the previous point - live squash needs to stay live.

This result made my day! life changing for Miguel, beautiful..

That first rally is something else! Such entertainment

@parttroll1

6 жыл бұрын

You can't coach that style of play

WOW. What an amazing result and match. I am really glad for Rodriguez, such a deserving winner.

@SeaofStrength

2 жыл бұрын

spoiler alert!

@Symbioticism

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeaofStrength Lol, it was years ago.

Really glad for the cannonball! He's one of my favorites. Always knew he was capable of this and more. And MES, oh boy, I'm short of words. What tenacity, such a fighter, he's amazing!

The most entertaining player of the last few years in my book and totally deserved winner of the greatest squash tournament around.

Thanks PSA squash TV. Very well covered of a fantastic final.

2017-18 was one of my favorite years for squash. You had so many first time champs and upsets, it was just so entertaining.

Couldn’t be happier for this guy! He works so hard out there and is ridiculously exciting to watch. Greatest diver in squash history lol

A popular win for The Cannonball he's been due a big win

Great match but can we get a rip for that trophy

The most emotional and deserved victory in years!!

One of the most entertaining matches ever!!!!

As a Colombian, living in the UK and fan of the sport, this is a profound moment of National Pride, VAMOS MIGUEL.

Thanks for both players for offering us a wonderful match,bearing in mind that Elshorbagy was fasting and that had undoubtedly affected his physical performance,yet,he was within an inch to win too. The rise of a new star named Rodriguez.

@tastaftyanmuhammad179

3 жыл бұрын

ali farag too, at quarter match

A star is born

Felicidades Miguel Ángel, tu profesionalismo aunado a ese espíritu imbatible te ha llevado al reconocimiento mundial, jugando así podrás seguir ganando y tal vez hasta perder, pero tendrás la admiración de quienes te veamos jugar, pero de lo si estoy seguro, nunca te darás por vencido.

unbelievable! Brilliant . . . .

Gracias pequeño gigante por darle estas alegrias a nuestro hermoso pais, papa haces la diferencia. grande miguel, recuerdos del club deportivo cañasgordas

Awesome match and effort from Rodriguez. Especially after being out for so long. He deserves the win.

Really happy for rodriguez .. shorbhagy was physically exhausted after the 3rd game, and tried the desperate time delaying tricks ( getting the court cleaned literally after every point ) , but in the end, rodriguez was physically in a much better shape .. shorbhagy had 3 very grueling 5 setters , and it eventually took a toll on him.. but overall it was a fantastic final and tournament , and a much deserved victory for the Cannon Ball!

Big respect MIGUEL Angel, that was a brilliant and deserved match. Bien hecho campeón!

No disrespect to MES, but good for the game to see a new name on the hallowed BO trophy! I should have realised Rodriguez was in form after watching him despatch Ashour early in the tournament (although Ashour did appear to be struggling with some injury) -- and then Mosaad and Farag. Great effort, Miguel!

@QuasiELVIS

6 жыл бұрын

There were a few injuries but he certainly had to earn his place in the final.

Felicitaciones!!! que excelente noticia, Gracias Rodriguez que gran logro, histórico!!! gracias por dejar el nombre de Colombia en alto

Chills. What an amazing match. Rodriguez is such a warrior and fitness plays a serious role!!

Both players shows the gesture of sportsmanship Respect

Congratulations to Miguel Angel Rodriguez! The colombian cannonball make us all feel happy! He deserved and we hope there will be more trophies! Big achievement!

Those two guys are such a couple of athletes, professionals and human beings.

Miguel, congratulations on winning the British Open, one of the top tournaments in the world...just amazing...i seen the highlights....glory to the Lord...giving you the skills & opportunity to play a wonderful sport...you have tremendous people behind you (your mom & dad) and of course people from Colombia...you have put your Country on the squash map of the world...there's only one more achievement left for you this year to be Number One in the world...you can do it with continue hard work ethic and dedication that you...and most important God behind you....Miguel once again congratulations !!!! well done....John from Toronto/Colombia

@arnaud78

4 жыл бұрын

Is Miguel a Christian? Great testimony, that he dedicated it to God at the end.

Muchas felicidades, Miguel!!!

awesome, just awesome

Maravilloso Triunfo!!!!!!!!!!!1 FELICITACIONES Miguel Ángel Rodríguez

So great for the squash world!!!

When the Cannon ball defeated the General at the TOC, I knew he was on track. World Champions do not lose games easily and he had to work very hard to beat the Beast. Cramping in the match is brutal, all the top players know this pain. Congrats to both players for such an entertaining performance and thanks to PSASquashTV.

fantastic game, fantastic winner and a gracious 2nd

Im so happy Rodriguez won! He is the most entertaining squash player and such a nice guy. However I wasn't a Mo Elshorbagy fan before this match but I think I might be now.

@armstrongtixid6873

3 жыл бұрын

I think he was also fasting, so you gotta give it to him

Fantastically entertaining player to watch Rodriguez. Made up for him that he’s won a tournament.

SO GREAT CONGRATS MIGUEL!!! SO PROUD OF YA. I LOVED SEEING A SOUTH AMERICAN WIN THE BRITISH OPEN!!

The match against Gaultier and the 5 setters on the first rounds have paid dividends now in the fina for Elshorbagy, but all credit to Miguel Angel who had a pretty difficult draw (Ashour, Mossad, Farag) and he manages to reach the final in better shape

@QuasiELVIS

6 жыл бұрын

ES looked like he might lose every game he played, I'm surprised he got all the way to the final.

Excelente!!!

grande colombiano. Un orgullo para los sudamericanos

I don't understand why there is no rest day between playing days. It is ridiculous and torturous given how extremely physical squash is on the body. You need time to recover. To get better quality squash, there should always be one day off between matches. Never seen players cry and suffer in any other sport. It is clear he is unable to perform at optimal level. Elshorbaghy is a true warrior and a beast.

@shapes2000

6 жыл бұрын

Thats the point of the game, it is brutal and relentless. Most club comps are multiple matches per day. They have already shortened the matches from the 3+ hours of the 70's and early 80's.

@watching99134

6 жыл бұрын

I believe the ToC in New York gives a day off in-between.

@dweeder1453

6 жыл бұрын

For initial stages till QF. not between SF and F. They do deserve a break. Such strenuous activity release so much cortisol and Stress accumulates in the body and causes problems eventually in their lives.

@shapes2000

6 жыл бұрын

The strong will survive, the weak will drop! I loved seeing Mo dig deep, it leveled the playing field.

@dweeder1453

6 жыл бұрын

Must be easy for you to say, sitting on your couch or work desk and watching this video. haha. It surely did leveled the match but that is not good for players short term and long term well-being. Also, that is not the best squash viewers get to see. They should experiment with rest day between semi-final and final. There is a reason why ALL other sports have rest days. It also prolongs the longevity of their careers.

So happy for Rodriguez. It's been a long time coming. Can't imagine his frustration; playing in the league for so long and not winning a meaningful title.

No manches Rodríguez me hiciste el día soy mexicana y te admiro

congratulations Miguel you are a gladiator... hoy deserved it.

RODRIGUEZ, YOU DESERVE IT!! WELL DONE CHAMP!

Oh Mai Gad, Amazing Guys🥵

@rikki1553

11 ай бұрын

O mai gad ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂

Am so proud of my countryman. 🇨🇴 colombian pride

101 minutes !!!! Epic stuff.

well done Miguel!

Grande Migue. Orgullo :)

EL-Shorbagy was fasting, good bless him he made a historic game

@apt981

4 жыл бұрын

No he wasn't lol He got hurt

BOOM goes the CANNONBALL!

Wow what a game ❗️❗️

The first time from 40 years see an Europe player win

@squashtv

2 жыл бұрын

Ummm... he's from Colombia! And Gregory Gaultier from France won the year before this

@thekinggamer9976

2 жыл бұрын

@@squashtv thank you but i still think Egyptian s are good in this game

Congrats

Now it is proved that against all rumours the Beast is made from human. Just a couple of really demanding 5 setters with >190 heart beat rate and MES reached his physical limits. I never thought I will see him being this exhausted - always thought he is just a machine... Congrats to both players!

So happy Rodriguez won :D

I feel for Rodriguez. What a cool guy he deserves it!

Best match in the world

my favourite bit is 5:30 where they started squashing each other

HOLY CRAP!

wow 😍😍😍😍

Rodriguez is a champion material, respect from Pakistan!

Rodriguez is so composed and accurate in this match...

I never seen Shorbagy got cramp in PSA. Respect for Rodriguez for being patient and not doing too much disco time

Still ashour vs el shorbagy the best squash game ever

Like that Rodriguez brings his racket in for the presentation presumably to keep Technifibre happy but wasn't he using an old model - looks like the same yellow Carboflex 125 I have. Elshorbagy was using the latest one.

I like thi game😍😍😍😘😘

That dive 🤙 0:32

just wow

This was a sensational final. The only thing it lacked was both players in top-form, with Elshorbaghy running on fumes from the 2nd game. As has been said many times before, how the hell are we not an Olympic sport!?

Wow. Way to go Rodriguez. He came back from the wilderness for that title

how much prize money exist in squash tournaments?

Sick ggwp

Exceptional model behaviour from El Shorbagy throughout the tournament, he begins to understand his status

What was the issue at 2:20?

Un orgullo rodriguez

It would be great if they upload the full match highlights

@squashtv

6 жыл бұрын

We have round up highlights here on KZread, as well as these mega rallies and our popular Free Game Friday series. Head to our website (see video description) for our free extended highlights and if you're feeling flush buy a SquashTV subscription to watch the full matches and all the tournaments we cover live :D

@claytonbracken2706

6 жыл бұрын

PSA SQUASHTV thanks for the quick reply!!👍👍

@squashtv

6 жыл бұрын

you're most welcome!

Elshorbagy was so nice

Loving that Poundland trophy

Well done Rodriguez

the lady's face at 0:39 hahaha gold

Everyone saying MES was tired, no doubt. But Miguel played more matched, MES was seeded number 1.

@QuasiELVIS

6 жыл бұрын

Everyone is going to be tired after playing a world series squash match every day for a week; not being tired in the final is part of winning a tournament.

@emaanahmad4510

5 жыл бұрын

B1J0D MES was fasting also so he was hungry

woooow! 101 minuts

Go Rodriguez.Great respect from Shorbagy

@hashamalam4184

6 жыл бұрын

Wht

🔥🔥🔥

Anyone who said fasting is not the reason, try competing without food and drinks. On the other hand, good confident display from miguel! Well deserved, legend made!

@OfCourts

6 жыл бұрын

I play fasted a lot of times, and sometimes I play better. Granted I do drink water, and probably MES cramping came from not being properly hydrated.

@granadoespada2646

6 жыл бұрын

i do up to 24 hour fast and i play better and for longer. and recover faster. i only break the fast AFTER i do intense workout maybe for 3-4 hours with almost no breaks; i try not to eat before i workout. the only reason why he would be more fatigued during a fast is if hes on a high carb diet.

did the trophy break?

Colombia siempre arriba

If that first shot doesn't end up being the rally of the year.....

How was that cup broken though

Wow 1rallie beast😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

Well played elshorbagy (he was fasting as well) but creds to Rodriguez, 100% deserving winner

Anyone know if shorbagy was fasting before this match ?

@a.a2234

6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Lim He is muslim Certainly he is fasting ramadan

@watching99134

6 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily.

@a.a2234

6 жыл бұрын

watching99134 Fasting in Ramadan is necessary for any muslim Only petients and travellers dont fast

@threethrushes

6 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure that there are some exemptions, and professional sports seems to be one of those mitigating circumstances... besides, are not all the Abrahamic religions simply attempts at explaining the world and all the complexities in it?

@QuasiELVIS

6 жыл бұрын

What's a "petient"? Fasting in the middle of a sports tournament sounds pretty stupid, they wouldn't be able to compete if they did that.

Ma boi Rodriguez!

Awesome Rodriguez....Shorbagy had too many five setters in the early rounds that took its toll

That trophy just snapped like a stick.