Three times World Squash Champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald from Melbourne, Australia, has entered the WISPA Mexico Open to be held in Mexico city, from 27-30 April, 2000. Fitz-Gerald, unbeaten in 22 matches in 2000, is seeking her fifth consecutive World Tour win. Fitz-Gerald rejoined the tour in December after an absence of eight months during which time she underwent two knee operations to repair cartilage damage to her left knee and subsequent rehabilitation.

“I am very confident after winning four World Tour titles and remaining unbeaten this year. This will be the first time I have played the Mexico Open, and to play at altitude is an another challenge I am looking forward to. The event will also provide an invaluable opportunity to acquire world ranking points as part of my long-term preparation to regaining the World Championship later in 2000” said Fitz-Gerald.

Sarah Fitz-Gerald, is a professional squash player from Melbourne, Australia. Sarah is three-times World Squash Champion and winner of thirty-three (33) Women's International Squash Player Association (WISPA) World Tour titles, making her the most successful present day player. After holding the #1 ranking position unbroken for two (2) years, Sarah underwent knee surgery in December 1998 and May 1999, returning to competition in 2000 winning the WISPA Glidden Open and Greenwich Open in the USA, the Rosebowl Classic in England and the Com4Net open in Munich. Sarah Fitz-Gerald is the current president of WISPA, and her principal equipment sponsors are Dunlop rackets and Hi-Tec shoes.

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24th April 2000