Nicol David Biography

Nicol Ann David is a Malaysian professional squash player who became the first Asian to be ranked world number one in women’s squash. Born in Malaysia, she was interested in mathematics and wanted to become an engineer until her unique talent as a squash player was discovered. At the age of eight, after being selected for a national squash championship, she surprised everybody by winning a silver medal. Since then, she has been a consistent performer and one of the most successful players that the sporting world has seen in the last century. In 1999, she became the youngest player to win a World Junior Championship, a crown which she defended in 2001, becoming the first woman to capture the title twice. She also joined the Women’s International Squash Players Association (WISPA) and became the youngest woman to win a championship. Over the years, she has gone on to set numerous records and win the most prestigious championships repeatedly. She was officially ranked the number one female player in the world in 2006, becoming the first Asian woman to achieve this feat. She captured 10 titles during an undefeated 2008 season and is regarded as the most dominant player that the world has ever seen in squash history