VANCOUVER – Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan clinched the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025, securing his first-ever PSA World Tour title with an impressive straight-sets victory over England’s Sam Todd.
The 21-year-old, seeded fourth, delivered a commanding performance in the 43-minute final, defeating Todd — the sixth seed — 3-0 with scores of 11-9, 11-1, and 11-5. The Richardson Wealth Men’s Open 2025, a PSA World Tour Copper event, carried a total prize purse of $31,250.
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The victory marks a major milestone in Ashab Irfan’s rapidly rising career. Alongside fellow Pakistani player Noor Zaman, Irfan has been making steady progress on the international squash circuit. While Irfan triumphed in the final, Zaman — seeded third — was narrowly defeated in the quarterfinals by Todd in a five-game thriller (2-3).
Richardson Wealth Men’s Open 2025 squash tournament with a prize money of $31,250 in Canada, held from October 15-19, 2025.
Muhammad Ashab Irfan has emerged as the champion, winning the tournament by beating Sam Todd in the final match. pic.twitter.com/nAa24JbcSQ
— Pakistan Squash Federation (@paksquash) October 20, 2025
Ashab’s breakthrough win adds another proud chapter to Pakistan’s squash legacy, signaling the emergence of a new generation determined to bring the country back to its former dominance in the sport.