PSA Acclaim Corren's Achievements

PSA Oceania Regional Representative Kashif Shuja recognised Mike Corren's service to Squash and PSA at the prize-giving ceremony of the Christchurch International Open in New Zealand.

Australian Corren, the 40-year-old World No.76 from Adelaide, recently became the first player since Pakistan's record eight-time World Champion Jansher Khan more than two decades ago to claim 50 PSA World Tour titles. Earlier this month, at the South Australian Open, Corren notched up his 73rd final appearance.

"I would like to use this opportunity of a gathering of squash players and enthusiasts to highlight the achievements of one of our region's most successful active squash players," said Shuja in Christchurch.

"Mike has been on the PSA World Tour for nearly 18 years and won 50 tour titles. He has been a true ambassador of professional squash and has contributed immensely to Squash in the region."

It was in October 1996 when, unseeded, Corren reached the final of the American Club Classic in Hong Kong - and went on to defeat fellow countryman Tim Manning to win his maiden title.

Corren made a further entry in the sport's history books in May when he claimed the Top End Open trophy in Darwin to become the first ever 40-year-old winner of a PSA Tour title.

"I sincerely want to thank the PSA and Kashif for this recognition," said Corren (pictured, right, with Shuja). "It is especially touching for this to take place in New Zealand - a country I love and one that has provided years of fantastic squash experiences and memories.

"It is difficult to sum up eighteen years on Tour and 34 years in the game - except to say that it has been a privilege to be a servant to the best sport in the world.

"I can't claim any formula or secret except that I simply love playing squash!"