Ramy Out Of Tournament of Champions

Defending champion Ramy Ashour, the world No3 from Egypt, has withdrawn from the 2014 JP Morgan Tournament of Champions, the iconic PSA World Series squash event which will take place at New York's famous Grand Central Terminal from January 17-24.

Ashour was forced off the court due to injury during the final PSA World Series event of 2013, the Hong Kong Open in December, and the Egyptian star has since failed to return to full fitness.

"It really saddens me not to play the spectacular Tournament of Champions event this year," said Ashour.

"The ToC is one of my favourite events but as I am still struggling with my injury the doctors have advised me not to compete with my current condition.

"I wish the rest of the players a great event."

The 2014 championship would have seen Ashour bidding to win his fourth ToC title to join Canadian squash legend Jonathon Power as the event's most dominant competitor.

JP Morgan Tournament of Champions Chairman John Nimick said: "While Ramy Ashour's unfortunate withdrawal denies him a shot at a record-tying fourth ToC title, the strength and competitive passion of the other top PSA World Tour players ensures that the 2014 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions will once again be a showcase of electrifying competition from the sport's great athletes."

The 2014 Tournament of Champions takes place in Grand Central Terminal, New York, from January 17-24 with tickets costing from just $8 and available to purchase at www.tocsquash.com/ticket-info/tickets.html

Revised 1st round draw:
[2] Nick Matthew (ENG) v Adrian Grant (ENG)
Stephen Coppinger (RSA) v Ong Beng Hee (MAS)
Laurens Jan Anjema (NED) v Qualifier
[7] Amr Shabana (EGY) v Qualifier
[6] Peter Barker (ENG) v Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY)
Mathieu Castagnet (FRA) v Qualifier
Cameron Pilley (AUS) v Qualifier
[4] James Willstrop (ENG) v Qualifier
[3] Mohamed Elshorbagy (EGY) v [WC] Todd Harrity (USA)
Tarek Momen (EGY) v Qualifier
Chris Simpson (ENG) v Qualifier
[8] Daryl Selby (ENG) v Qualifier
[5] Karim Darwish (EGY) v Omar Mosaad (EGY)
Saurav Ghosal (IND) v Simon Rosner (GER)
Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) v Alister Walker (BOT)
[1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) v Tom Richards (ENG)