Declan James
English squash player (born 1993)
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Declan James (born 19 April 1993) is a professional squash player who represented England.[1][2] He reached a career high ranking of 15 in the world during May 2019.
James (left) against Borja Golán 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 19 April 1993 Nottingham, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Nick Matthew | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Racquet used | Dunlop Hyperfibre+ Evolution 130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | No. 15 (May 2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 28 (14 July 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Biography
James reached the world's top 50 players in July 2015 after winning his fifth PSA tour event, the Christchurch International Open.[3][4]
In 2017, he won the Irish and Arnold Tring Homes Opens and in 2018, won the International de Squash de Nantes, which was his 13th tour title.[4] In 2018, he won a bronze medal in the doubles at the Commonwealth Games, on the Gold Coast. In May 2019, he hit a career best world ranking (at the time) of 15.[3]
James won European Squash Team Championships gold for the England men's national squash team at the 2019 European Squash Team Championships in Birmingham.[5][6]
At the 2022 Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal, partnering James Willstrop in the men's doubles.[7]
In 2024, James won his 17th PSA title after securing victory in the London Open during the 2024–25 PSA Squash Tour.[8]