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Curtis Malik and Tesni Murphy excelled in thrilling matches at the Cotidie Texas Open 2025 in Houston.

The Cotidie Texas Open 2025 commenced at the Houston Squash Club with thrilling matches that showcased top talent. Curtis Malik staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Ramit Tandon in a nail-biting five-game match, finishing 3-2 with scores of 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 10-12, and 11-6. Tesni Murphy also delivered an impressive performance, edging out Grace Gear 3-2 in a match that lasted nearly an hour, with scores of 13-11, 8-11, 11-7, 10-12, and 11-8.

Youssef Ibrahim narrowly avoided an upset against wildcard Muhammad Ashab Irfan, winning 3-1 with scores of 12-14, 11-3, 11-8, and 12-10. Ka Yi Lee caused the biggest upset of the evening by defeating Malak Khafagy 3-1, turning the tide with a stunning run of seven consecutive points. Nicolas Mueller showcased his dominance with a swift 3-0 victory over Salman Khalil in just 26 minutes, while Mohamed Abouelghar rounded out the day with a solid 3-0 win against Balazs Farkas.

The competition continues to heat up, with high-profile matches on the horizon, including Youssef Ibrahim facing Ali Farag in round two. This event marks a historic first, featuring simultaneous men`s and women`s draws on two glass courts for the round-one matches. For more details, visit Cotidie Texas Open and day one recap.

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