Liz Irving

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Liz Irving (born February 7, 1965 in Brisbane, Queensland) is a squash coach and former professional squash player from Australia.

Irving was runner-up to her fellow Australian player Michelle Martin at the World Open in 1993. She was also a three-time finalist at the British Open, losing the final to New Zealand's Susan Devoy in 1988, and to Martin in 1994 and 1995. Irving won the mixed doubles titles at the inaugural World Doubles Squash Championships in 1997 (partner Dan Jenson). She reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2 in 1988.

Since retiring as a player, Irving has settled in Amsterdam, where she coaches a group of world ranked female players, including the current World number one Nicol David (MAL). She has also been the coach of the Dutch star, Vanessa Atkinson.