Mohamed Elshorbagy Claims Malaysian Open Crown

Egyptian Mohamed Elshorbagy, the 22-year-old world No3 from Alexandria, picked up his ninth career title after defeating Hong Kong's Max Lee in the final of the CIMB Malaysian Open.

Having recorded impressive 3/0 wins over Kuwait's Abdullah Al Muzayen, local hope Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan and compatriot Tarek Momen on his way to the final, Elshorbagy maintained his perfect record in the tournament, taking just 34 minutes to complete an 11-6, 11-7, 11-9 victory over the world No25.

The win, his first ever title triumph at the Malaysian Open, sees Elshorbagy begin his season in formidable fashion as he travels to next week's Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Squash Open, the first PSA World Series event of the 2014/15 season.

Elshorbagy is seeded second for that event, with world No1 Gregory Gaultier favourite for the crown, but having a win to his name the rising young star will be hopeful of landing one of the sport's most prestigious titles