Stuart Davenport

Stuart Davenport (born 21 September 1962 in Auckland, New Zealand)[3] is a New Zealand former professional squash player. He reached the World No. 3 ranking in 1987.[1]

Stuart Davenport
Country New Zealand
ResidenceWellington
Born (1962-09-21) 21 September 1962
Auckland, New Zealand
Retired1987
PlaysRight-Handed
Coached byDardir El Bakary
Racquet usedDunlop
Men's Singles
Highest ranking3[1] (February 1986[1])
Title(s)1983 NZ Open, 1986 US Open[2]
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  New Zealand
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Munich Singles

Davenport learned to play squash in Christchurch, and was an outstanding junior (particularly after a growth spurt aided the physical side of his game after the age of 15). Coached by the legendary Dardir El Bakary, Davenport developed an excellent attacking game with the full array of volleys and attacking strokeplay.

In 1980 he led the New Zealand Junior team to third place at the World Junior Championship in Sweden (after finishing third himself in the individual event). That same year he won the British under-19 title, and in 1982 took out the British under-23 championships.

A distinguished senior professional career followed, highlights of which included finishing third in the World Individual Championships held in New Zealand in 1983, and several outstanding efforts for New Zealand in World Teams Championships events.[2]

References
  1. "Stuart Davenport". psa-squash.com. Professional Squash Association. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
  2. "Stuart Davenport". nzsquash.co.nz. Squash New Zealand. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  3. "Stuart Davenport". squashinfo.com. Squash Info. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2011.


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