James Willstrop

James Willstrop
James Willstrop at the 2017 Men's World Team Squash Championships
CountryEngland
Born (1983-08-15) 15 August 1983 (age 41)
North Walsham, Norfolk
ResidenceHarrogate, North Yorkshire, England
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Turned pro2002
RetiredActive
PlaysRight Handed
Coached byDavid Campion
Racquet usedUnsquashable
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 1 (January 2012)
Current rankingNo. 60 (August 2023)
Title(s)21
Tour final(s)46
Medal record
Men's squash


Representing  England
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2010 Khobar Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Hong Kong Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Kuwait Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Rotterdam Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Doha Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Bellevue Singles
World Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Islamabad Team
Gold medal – first place 2007 Chennai Team
Gold medal – first place 2013 Mulhouse Team
Silver medal – second place 2011 Paderborn Team
Silver medal – second place 2017 Marseille Team
Silver medal – second place 2019 Washington D.C. Team
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Vienna Team
World Doubles Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Glasgow Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Manchester Doubles
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Gold Coast Singles
Gold medal – first place 2022 Birmingham Doubles
Silver medal – second place 2006 Melbourne Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 2010 Delhi Singles
Silver medal – second place 2014 Glasgow Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Glasgow Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast Doubles
Updated on May 2023.
James Willstrop reacts during the 2009 Kuwait Open semi-finals.

James Willstrop (born 15 August 1983, in North Walsham, Norfolk) is an English professional squash player from Yorkshire.