Diego Elias gets his revenge against world number one Mostafa Asal to be crowned for the first time at the Egyptian Open 2026

Peruvian squash player Diego Elías won the CIB Egyptian Open 2026 for the first time by defeating Egypt's Mostafa Asal, the world number one and two-time defending champion. The decisive final was contested over five sets in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The victory marked a significant revenge match for Elías against the top-ranked Asal in a high-profile international tournament held at one of the sport's most iconic historical venues.