Dean Williams (squash player)

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Dean Williams
Country Australia
Born (1956-04-22) 22 April 1956 (age 68)
PlaysRight-Handed
Men's Singles
Highest ranking3 (March 1984)
World OpenRU (1982)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Australia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1982 Birmingham Singles
Last updated: 20 December 2011.

Dean Williams (born 22 April 1956 in Perth, Western Australia)[1] is a retired squash player from Australia. He was one of the leading players in the game in the late-1970s and 1980s, reaching a career–high world ranking of World No. 3 in 1984.[2]

In 1982, Williams finished runner–up at the World Open, losing in the final to the legendary Pakistani player Jahangir Khan 9–2, 6–9, 9–1, 9–1.

Since retiring from the top-level game, Williams has worked as a squash coach and remained active in seniors tournaments.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Profile at Squashinfo.com Retrieved 20 December 2011
  2. ^ Profile at Psa-squash.com Retrieved 20 December 2011