Simon Herbert

Simon Herbert
Personal information
Born (2001-08-26) 26 August 2001
Leicester, England
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
CountryEngland
HandednessRight-handed
RetiredActive
Racquet usedDunlop
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 49 (November 2024)
Current rankingNo. 63 (February 2026)
Title5

Simon Herbert (born 26 August 2001) is an English professional squash player.[1] He reached a career high ranking of 49 in the world during November 2024.[2]

Biography

Herbert represented Leicestershire at county level.[3] In 2021 he won the Cheam Squash Classic, beating fellow Englishman Stuart McGregor for the win.[4] In 2026 Herbert left New York Knights to join the Chicago Grizzlies in the USA national squash league.[5]

In February 2026, Herbert won his fifth PSA title after securing victory in the Toronot Classic during the 2025–26 PSA Squash Tour.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Simon Herbert | Overview". PSA World Tour. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Profile and world ranking". Squash Info. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Herbert, Simon". Leicestershire County Squash. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  4. ^ PSA World Tour (16 August 2021). "Cheam Squash Classic: Herbert Claims Wonderful Maiden Win". PSA World Tour. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  5. ^ "New York Knights v Atlanta Tornados Match Preview". NSL. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  6. ^ "$9,000 Men's Guilfoyle PSA Toronto Classic 2026, Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club, Toronto, Canada". Squash Info. Retrieved 1 March 2026.