The 2026 STARR Bermuda Open reached a dramatic conclusion at the Bermuda Squash Club, as both second seeds staged remarkable runs to claim the championship titles.
The women’s final ended in an unexpected heartbreak for top seed Sabrina Sobhy. The world number 19 appeared to be closing in on the crown with a dominant two-set lead over Nadine Shahin.
However, with the score locked at 7-7 in the third, a sudden injury forced Sobhy to retire. The cruel turn of events handed the title to world number 47 Shahin, capping a week of clinical progression for the Egyptian.
In contrast, the men’s final was a grueling marathon that pushed both athletes to their physical limits. Second seed Miguel Rodriguez produced a masterclass in resilience to upset top seed Kareem El Torkey in a five-set thriller.
After falling 2-1 behind, the Colombian “Cannonball” found a second wind to take the fourth set 11-5, before sealing a famous 3-2 victory with an 11-7 finish in the decider.
The double success for the second seeds brings a curtain down on a landmark week in Devonshire, showcasing world-class squash and the unforgiving drama of the professional circuit.
