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After a great 2014/15 season where she was crowned British National Champion and went on to equal her career best world ranking of 3, the start of the 2015/16 season has been frustrating for England’s Alison Waters, suffering a serious back injury in the first world series event of the year at the US Open in Philadelphia.Happily, she’s now on the comeback trail, and is targeting a return to competitive action before the end of the year. Alison spoke to us about her injury, and some of the trials and tribulations of her rehab.
SquashSkills: So what exactly was the injury you suffered? Alison Waters: I’ve been diagnosed by the physio with a disc bulge in my spine.
SquashSkills: How did it happen? Alison: I felt my back tighten a bit during one of the rallies in my US Open 1st round match with Vicki Lust, but I…………………(click here for the full article) “I am delighted to be joining Salming at this exciting time. Despite being relatively new to the squash market its clear from their already visible presence that they have big plans and I am very excited to be part of those plans. Its wonderful to be involved with a company that wants to grow the profile of its players as well as the brand, and as their ‘leading lady’ am honoured to spear-head that push. Personally, I see this an exciting new era in my career and am highly motivated to repay Salming’s commitment to me with major titles and by challenging for the top spot in the rankings.”
Alison Waters on how 2014 was a game changing year for herself and the sport of Squash. – Women’s Sport Trust
“2014 has been one of the best years of my career” – Professional Squash player, Alison Waters shares her Glasgow Commonwealth Games experience and explains why 2014 has been a game changing year for herself and the sport of Squash. See more at www.womenssporttrust.com/alison-waters-squash/
Just back from the world open in Cairo. Great tournament for me getting to the semi finals. Big win over Laura Massaro in the quarters and then a tough match with Raneem losing 3-1. The final was amazing and summed up everything about the brutal highs and lows of sport. I still get goosebumps now thinking about it. It was an incredible atmosphere and if anyone at the IOC were watching they should see what an incredible sport squash is and how much it deserves Olympic recognition! For me it has been an amazing three weeks, to win the world teams in Canada two weeks ago and to be semi finalist this week has given me good confidence and am looking forward to taking that into 2015 with me. A little break now over Christmas and then back into training ready for the TOC event in New York where in another major step forward we have equal prize money. Fantastic for the game and hopefully most major events will be that in time. Happy Christmas and happy new year. Thanks for all the support Ali xx
Alison’s Results Round 1 Round 2 Quarter Finals Semi-Finals
Women’s World Team Squash Championships 2014 Appearing in their eleventh straight final, England won their seventh Women’s World Team title with a 2-1 victory over Malaysia.Sarah-Jane Perry got England off to a great start with a 3-0 win but world number one Nicol David responded to set up a decider, which Alison Waters took in four games to give England the title – their first since Edmonton 2006, also in Canada. FINAL: England 2-1 Malaysia #3: Sarah-Jane Perry 3-0 Delia Arnold 11-8, 11-9, 11-7 (44m)
There has been a bit of a break since the last tournament (US open) so it has been a good chance to get some good training in. Up next is the Women’s World team event in Canada. We leave on Friday 28th November. Really looking forward to going and it’s always a huge honour playing for England and something that is very important to me. It’s only held every two years and we are seeded two behind Egypt. Check out http://www.wsfwomensteams.com for team details and the schedule for the week. Quarter finals onwards are being streamed on PSA squash tv so keep tuned in. Come on England!! Ali xx 
Quarter Finals
Last 16
1st Round
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