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Ashab Irfan Reaches First PSA World Tour Final in Vancouver

The win sets up a final against England's Sam Todd with a possible jump into the PSA top 50.

Overview

  • The 21-year-old fourth seed defeated England’s second seed Adrian Waller 3–2 in 68 minutes, with game scores of 8–11, 11–8, 3–11, 11–5, 11–8.
  • England’s sixth seed Sam Todd reached the final by edging Egypt’s top seed Yahya Elnawasany 11–6, 11–7, 6–11, 8–11, 11–9 in 80 minutes.
  • A victory in the upcoming final would move Irfan into the PSA world top 50.
  • The Richardson Wealth Men's Vancouver Open is a PSA World Tour Copper event with a $31,250 total prize purse.
  • Irfan’s breakthrough is highlighted alongside fellow Pakistani prospect Noor Zaman as part of a rising cohort on tour.