Peter Marshall (squash player)

Peter Marshall
CountryEngland
Born12 May 1971 (1971-05-12) (age 53)
Nottingham, England
Highest ranking2 (November 1994)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  England
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1994 Barcelona Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Karachi Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Petaling Jaya Singles

Peter Marshall (born 12 May 1971 in Nottingham, United Kingdom) is a former professional squash player from England.

With his unique double-handed playing style, Marshall finished runner-up to the great Pakistani player Jansher Khan at the World Open in 1994 and the British Open in 1995. When he reached the World No. 2 ranking behind Jansher in November 1994, many observers felt he seemed a strong candidate to displace the aging Pakistani champion as World No. 1. However, in 1995, Marshall was afflicted with glandular fever, the effects of which meant he was unable to play top-level squash for two years.[1]

Marshall returned to the professional tour in 1997, re-claiming his place in the England squad which went on to win the World Team Squash Championships title in Malaysia. He broke back into the world's top-10 in 1999, and won his third British National Championship title in February 2000. He was protecting a remarkable record, having been unbeaten in that event since December 1989.

  1. ^ Fletcher, Iain (12 October 1997). "Squash: Marshall's rebellion within". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2010.