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Fares Mohamed Dessouky (born 29 September 1994) is an Egyptian professional squash player who represented Egypt. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 7 in April 2021.[1][2]
| Full name | Fares Mohamed Dessouky |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Fearless Fares |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Born | September 29, 1994 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 80 kg (180 lb) |
| Turned pro | 2011 |
| Retired | Active |
| Coached by |
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| Racquet used | tecnifibre carboflex 125 |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 7 (April 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 16 (December 2024) |
| Title(s) | 3 |
| Tour final(s) | 9 |
He made his first splash on the PSA World Series during the 2014 British Open where he reached the quarter-finals. He beat Karim Abdel Gawad 3-2 in the first round, Karim Darwish 3-2 in the second round and lost out to Nick Matthew 0-3 in the quarter-final match.
He won his biggest PSA title in December 2020 at the CIB Black Ball Open in Egypt, defeating Ali Farag in five games.
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Major Finals (1)
Major tournaments include:
- PSA World Championships
- PSA World Tour Finals
- Top-tier PSA World Tour tournaments (Platinum/World Series/Super Series)
| Year/Season | Tournament | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Black Ball Open | Marwan El Shorbagy | Loss (1) | 7-11 9-11 11-7 12-14 |
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