Liz Irving

Liz Irving
Country  Australia
Residence Amsterdam
Born February 7, 1965 (1965-02-07) (age 47)
Brisbane
Women's Singles
Highest ranking 2 (1998)
World Open RU (1993)

Liz Irving (born 7 February 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,[1] and to Martin in 1994 and 1995.[2] Irving won the mixed doubles titles at the inaugural World Doubles Squash Championships in 1997 (partner Dan Jenson).[3] She reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2 in 1988.

Since retiring as a player, Irving has settled in Amsterdam, where she has coached top international female players, including Nicol David and Vanessa Atkinson.[4]

World Open

Finals: 1 (0 title, 1 runner-up)

Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Runner-up 1993 Johannesburg, South Africa Michelle Martin 9–2, 9–2, 9–1

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