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Round-Up (TBD): #53 Paris Open Drama, AI Refs & Julian Illingworth: Squash’s Youngest Hall of Famer

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This episode is packed! Conor and Bill kick things off with a wrap-up of the 2024 Paris Open, where Mostafa Asal claims back-to-back titles—but not without a bit of controversy along the way. Meanwhile, Nour El Sherbini continues her dominance with another thrilling final. They also dive into the future of refereeing, exploring how AI testing at the event could unlock new possibilities for the sport down the line.   Shifting gears, the hosts discuss LA28, providing fresh insights on the Olympic timeline and what the selection criteria might look like. Conor also teases some exciting commercial deals and sponsorships that are about to make headlines in the squash world.   And that’s not all! This episode features a special guest, Julian Illingworth, who joins to discuss his remarkable journey to being inducted into the US Squash Hall of Fame. As a nine-time US Men's Champion, Illingworth reflects on his career, from his college days at Yale to his time on the pro circuit.   He shares stories of his record-brea