Lee Beachill
English squash player
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Lee Beachill (born 28 November 1977) is a former World No. 1 squash player from England.
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Lee Beachill with his 2005 US Open trophy | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 28 November 1977 Huddersfield, England |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Handedness | Right Handed |
| Turned pro | 1998 |
| Coached by | Malcolm Willstrop |
| Retired | 2009 |
| Racquet used | Dunlop |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (October 2004) |
| Title | 8 |
| Tour final | 13 |
| World Open | F (2004) |
Medal record | |
Biography
Beachill attended Horbury School, Horbury and first played the game at the Skelmanthorpe Squash Club in Yorkshire under the guidance of coach Chris Beck. As a junior player, Beachill helped England win the World Junior Team Championship in 1997, and was the British champion at under-12, under-14, under-17 and under-19 levels.
He reached the World No. 1 ranking in October 2004.[1] He also finished runner-up at the World Open that year.
Beachill was part of the English team which won the World Team Squash Championships in 2005. He also represented the 2002 England team[2] at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England.[3] He competed in the singles and doubles and won a gold medal, partnering Peter Nicol. Four years later at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, he partnering Peter Nicol again when they successfully defended their Commonwealth title.[4]
Beachill won the British National Squash Championships three times – in 2001, 2002 and 2005 and won nine gold medals for the England men's national squash team at the European Squash Team Championships from 1999 to 2008.[5][6]
Beachill announced his retirement from the game in February 2009[7] after undergoing hernia surgery.[8]
Major results
World Open final appearances
| Outcome | Year | Location | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 2004 | Doha, Qatar |  Thierry Lincou | 5–11, 11–2, 2–11, 12–10, 11–8 |
World Series final appearances
Qatar Classic
| Outcome | Year | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2003 |  John White | 15–12, 15–5, 11–15, 12–15, 15–9 |
US Open
| Outcome | Year | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2004 |  Peter Nicol | 11–8, 11–9, 11–9 |
| Winner | 2005 |  David Palmer | 11–7, 9–11, 8–11, 11–1, 11–8 |