Stefanoni Advances at US Open Squash
Lucie Stefanoni won her second-round match at the 2026 US Open Squash Championships in Philadelphia, reaching round two at her sixth attempt.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Tennis
Lucie Stefanoni defeated Zeina Mickawy 13-11, 11-6, 11-7 at the 2026 US Open Squash Championships on opening day. Nicholas Spizzirri also advanced, beating Abdulla Al Tamimi in straight games.
Why it matters
The opening-day results shape the early draw, with Stefanoni set to face reigning champion Hania El Hammamy next. Several seeded players, including Olivia Weaver and Amanda Sobhy, also won, while Marina Stefanoni fell to four-time champion Nouran Gohar.
Stefanoni, ranked world No.67, upset higher-ranked Mickawy (world No.33) in three games. The source does not provide match statistics beyond the game scores.
The players
Lucie Stefanoni
Lucie Stefanoni is a squash player ranked world No.67 who advanced to round two of the US Open.
Hania El Hammamy
Hania El Hammamy is the reigning women's champion of the US Open and Stefanoni's next opponent.
Nouran Gohar
Nouran Gohar is a four-time US Open champion who defeated Marina Stefanoni in five games.
The details
Stefanoni reached round two at her sixth attempt and will play Hania El Hammamy next. Mariam Metwally's match against El Hammamy was cut short by an injury to Metwally, and Timothy Brownell, the US No.1, lost to world No.6 Victor Crouin.
Timeline
Opening day of the 2026 US Open Squash Championships, November 2, 2026, in Philadelphia.
Season Trajectory
The opening-day results shape the early draw of the US Open, a tournament whose defending champions include Hania El Hammamy and Mostafa Asal. Defending men's champion Asal defeated Abhay Singh, continuing his position at the top of the field.
Stefanoni's advance keeps her in the draw, with a next-round match against El Hammamy. Fans following the bracket can track which seeded players remain as the tournament progresses.
The takeaway
Early upsets and injuries at the 2026 US Open show how quickly a draw can shift from its seeded order. Track each round's results to see how the field narrows.
What happens next
Stefanoni will face Hania El Hammamy in the next round of the 2026 US Open Squash Championships.
Further reading
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