Master-Junior tournament division three runners-up Krisiv and Ankit Tarway with division three winners, Tom Saddler and local Greg Murphy.
The Masters-Juniors Squash Tournament, run by the Victorian Masters Squash Association in Melbourne, has once again been dominated by local talent, with Benalla’s Greg Murphy teaming up with junior Tom Saddler to notch back-to-back titles recently.
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Held on May 30 at Westerfolds Squash Club in Templestowe, the gruelling annual event sees an under-22 junior pair up with an over-35 male or over-30 female master, competing against other pairs across a full day of action, with each round consisting of the master facing the opposing master, the two juniors squaring off and a doubles contest to finish.
Having triumphed in division three last year, Saddler and Murphy once again managed to come out on top again in the same division in 2026, going undefeated with some impressive wins and very entertaining matches, as expressed by the crowds of spectators.
Some eighty competitors enjoyed a great day, travelling from all over Victoria and New South Wales. Half of those competitors were juniors who were shown by their older counterparts how the game of squash can be enjoyed.
Once again the generosity of the Victorian Masters Squash Association enabled two fortunate juniors to be awarded Master’s Apprentices awards, walking away with squash equipment, sponsorship and prize money. These awards are bestowed on juniors that show sportsmanship and a good attitude towards the sport, not on rankings.
Saddler is already looking towards next year where he wants to see if he can make it a hat trick with Murphy.
