Nicol Ann David (Datuk Nicol Ann David, DSPN) (born August 26, 1983 in Penang, Malaysia) is a Malaysian professional squash player. She is currently the World No. 1 in women's squash (she is the first Asian woman to be ranked World No. 1 in the sport). She captured the World Open title in 2005, 2006 and 2008, and the British Open title in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Read more at Wikipedia


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British Open: Nicol David deals with disruptions for semi spot

...(Britain): World number one Nicol David had to deal with a weather-damaged programme, a difficult start, and a dangerously hard-hitting opponent on Friday before reaching the semi-finals of the British Open in defence of her title. Nicol also had to save a...

Jimmy Savile driver at Cambridge court on sex offences

...to follow Southwark Crown Court judge Mr Justice Nicol. Several other men, including the comedians Freddie Starr and Jim Davidson, have been arrested since Operation Yewtree was launched last October. Others held include the singer Gary Glitter, publicist...

Chester Theatre Company: 'Tea For Three' opening in New York

...Off-Broadway credits include the world premiere of "Carbondale Dreams" by Steven Sater and the American premiere of "Beef" by David Pownall. Among his numerous CTC credits are "The Bully Pulpit" and "The Dishwashers (bith of which he directed again in New...

Nicol David sails into quarter-finals of British Open in 35 minutes

...JAYA: It was all too easy for world No. 1 Nicol David as she moved into the quarter-finals of the British Open at the KC Stadium in Hull, England, on Wednesday. Nicol, bidding to win her fifth British Open title, took just 35 minutes to overpower Englands...

Ashour racks up 38th successive win

...Later there was also a good fight-back by Laura Massaro, the second-seeded Englishwoman who has twice this year beaten Nicol David, the long-lasting world number one from Malaysia. Now Massaro found herself four times within a point of going two games down...

2. Ice queen Nicol into British Open quarters

...United Kingdom - World number one Nicol David survived a huge temperature drop to carry her bid for a fifth British Open title into the quarter-finals with a straight games win over a surprise survivor Wednesday. The game's greatest legend did that with an...

Squash group on final push for Olympic bid

...with 33.6%. Karate is the third popular choice with 17.4%. Men’s and women’s world No. 1 – Egypt’s Ramy Ashour and Malaysia’s Nicol David – will be tasked with the daunting task of presenting squash’s bid to the IOC next week, alongside World Squash Federation...

Only Nicol David left to fly Malaysian flag

...JAYA: It is a familiar sight once again with world No. 1 squash player Nicol David the sole survivor after the first round of the British Open. Defending champion Nicol, seeking to win her fifth British title, was merciless against India’s Joshna Chinappa,...

Aussie Brown wins at British Open

...the fourth-seed, who lost a two-game lead but still scrambled home against 36-year-old veteran Grinham. World No.1 Nicol David survived a huge temperature drop to carry her bid for a fifth British Open title into the quarter-finals with a straight games win...

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World No.1 and defending champion Nicol David outclassed India's Joshna Chinappa in the first round of the Allam British Open Squash Championships. - Published on 2013-05-21 12:15:00 by Times of India

World No.1 and defending champion Nicol David outclassed India's Joshna Chinappa in the first round of the Allam British Open Squash Championships.

Published by Times of India on 2013-05-21 12:15:00

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It was like day and night...

in British Open: Nicol David deals with disruptions for semi spot
The Star Malaysia - 2013-05-24 12:50:00

I tried not to give her time to play her game because she can be dangerous ... And I’m really pleased with the way I did that. Especially this last year I do more with the ball. Of course it’s difficult to do that all the time, but I knew I had to work her and not let her game flow....

in World No.1 David makes fast start at British Open
GulfToday.ae - 2013-05-21 20:48:00

It is very difficult to answer when I will start beating higher-ranked players. Training wise, I have been doing all I can. It is the mental side of the game I need to work on...

in Dipika, Ghosal seek breakthrough at British Open squash
IndiaVision - 2013-05-20 06:48:00

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