Fiorella Gatti eliminated from World Junior Squash Championship main draw

Paraguayan squash player Fiorella Gatti has exited the main draw of the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The 18-year-old lost her round of 32 match on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to the United States' Charlotte Sze with a final score of 3-1.

Gatti, a three-time Pan American junior champion, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell in four games. The partial scores were 11-8, 11-7, 10-12, and 11-8. This defeat means she will not be among the top 16 players competing for the championship title.

Despite her elimination from the main tournament bracket, Gatti will continue her participation in the consolation rounds. These matches will determine her final standing, aiming for the best possible position between 17th and 32nd place overall. The consolation matches are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 22.

Gatti entered the World Championship in strong form, having recently secured her third consecutive junior Pan American title. She had also achieved a decisive 3-0 victory in her opening match against a representative from Chinese Taipei, showcasing her growing prowess in international squash. While the title is now out of reach, she aims to conclude the prestigious tournament on a high note.

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The Paraguayan, 18 years old, offered a tough battle, but ended up losing with partials of 11-8, 11-7, 10-12 and 11-8, being left out of the main draw that brings together the 16 best players in the world.