Liz Irving
Country | Australia |
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Residence | Amsterdam |
Born |
Brisbane | 7 February 1965
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 |