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Repeating what everyone said, this is an excellent analysis. Especially the point you made where Diego looks briefly at Ali. I have this huge problem of not knowing where my opponent is and this might help.

Great analysis Ahad.

Amazing analysis. Loved it and very revealing. Just one request: we never saw the entire rally, uninterrupted, even once. Maybe the start could have had that. Just my two cents. Congratulations on a great channel!!

Incredible analysis, Elias just might be the most beautiful and graceful player I have ever seen. Eleinen is a close second.

Awesome video, Diego is my favorite player- the holds, the effortless movement, the accuracy... it really is just next level. Thanks for sharing this and commentating! Really cool to see Diego dissect and break down a strong player like yourself!

Wow thats so cool you got to play with him, also very insightfull explaining the game. Thanks!

You got to play with Diego?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is insane!!!! So happy for you!

Just got this in my feed. Two key factors affecting shot selection: 2 inch difference in height of tin, and height of the pros. JK 5'6.5” (1.69 m). Farag 6.0' (1.83 m). Farag is 5.5 ins. taller!

Several years ago I watched a 19 year old Elias hold and stretch an insanely fit local college qualifier in the local pro tournament. I have never seen someone so fit get ripped apart chasing after someone’s shots. You could tell Elias was toying with him with every shot, while floating effortlessly himself.

It's amazing how effortless he looks in putting so much weight and pace in his shots, transfering his entire body weight into the shot. I think you did pretty well, that long rally was nice. Thanks for sharing

I had the good fortune of being at a training camp with Wilstrop and the French General. I am only a club level player, but honestly, how insanely quick Gautier is and how deceptively he plays blows my mind. 3 Days with them, the first day was a warm up, I was so sore I could barely walk day two, Greg helped me stretch and I played Rabbit with him and Wilstop on court for 7 minutes, I don't think I've ever been more tired. It was amazing and I enjoyed it.

What an amazing opportunity! Was a blast to watch, thanks for posting! I think if we can all strive to have a little bit of Diego's game in us - squash IQ is just amazing, movement is so smooth. Knows really where to hit each ball with purpose to work his opponent, not just blindingly hitting a ball anywhere for the sake of keeping the rally alive

Thank you for this! It is amazing to see how many levels are possible in this amazing game of ours ❤

Ok, so, next time u need to move him off the T, you must volley more and be deceptive. Try to squeeze him, happy to give you some more tips!! Great video👍

Nice Content! Your comment s shows us really your experience with that partner! It’s really another world and none of us have any kind of chance against those guys! Diego ist sympathic

That was so educational to watch, you are very lucky to get that opportunity with Diego. We usually watch him play other world players and it’s hard to appreciate how good and nuanced his skill is until you match him with a mortal.

Man, I miss this game. You're right about the different levels and when you come up against one you feel different kind of pains. Was always fun being on the other side and helping work others around until they crawl off the court.

How is it that an amateur video probably shot on a phone 8 years ago is better quality than Squash TV now?? Anyway, entertaining video as always thanks 👌

Well done, Ahad. Thank you for posting and providing commentary.

Great video!

Thank you for sharing! Love your channel! Most tantalizing line: "I just couldn't see Gaultier's kill shot". What do you think made it so deceptive?

Best squash content on UA-cam. Really love it!

Wow, just wow. Fantastic video, Ahad. Having seen you play, I know what it takes to seems like Diego is feeding you.

I haaaaaate being so far below another players level of ability/skill 😅 I just feel so embarrassed the whole time hahaha. Kudos to you Ahad for having the courage to even step on court with such an expert!

To answer the title of your video, I'd say he's pretty f**king good! 😅😅😅

Great video, what an experience that must of been. Could hear the genuine joy in your voice talking about it as well, awesome stuff.

This brings back a lot of memories for me. I am now 78 years old, when I was in my late twenties Ahmed Safwat from Egypt, who was once number 2 in the world, came to Saskatoon as part of a squash tour across Canada along with Dave Morgan an English player who refereed. I was one of three local players that he played with. The games where played up to 15 points, he could only win points on his serve and we could win points on any winning rally. The local television was there to interview us after the matches. Definitely one of my great memories of my squash playing days. Safwat eventually became an important coach in the early years of Egyptian squash.

So good, that's a bucket list experience.

Thanks for the video Ahad. I've been playing for over 40 years, and what amazes me most are the endless number of levels in this game as you pointed out. As a good B player I've been on court with good 5.5 players, 6.0 players, where I could rally and get the some points. Many years ago I was lucky enough to get a game with Jahinger; he was at my club in Toronto training a highly ranked Canadian junior. That was another 20 level sup. His length and control was so incredible I literally couldn't return one shot from the back corner! After 8 minutes I was never so tired in my life. This is such an amazing game with incredible athletes!

Remember when you were at u of t and refused to train with the team because you were too good to train with inferior players. Bit ironic.

Fun video, you're a great player!

Such a good video - brilliant content!

Love this video, Ahad! Keep up the great work!!

Really enjoyed the analysis. Interesting to see the difference between very good players and the top!

Wow my favourite player on my favourite Chanel! 12 minutes well spent. Thank you for this, Ahad!!

Thank you! Good experience. Diego is fantastic!

I had never see Diego volleying so much! 😂

So clean, so smooth. I would have loved the opportunity, but wouldn't have done nearly as well as you did.

I see you took it easy on Diego! Amazing content Ahad.

You did awesome Ahad. Super impressive. You actually played a ton of really good length...he just didn't let those balls get to the back.

Beautiful cross nick about the 6 minute mark.

You dont play short game?

Excellent! He is so smooth. Great to watch him play.

Can I offer a suggestion? I find the subtitles really distracting: as youtube has optional subtitles, perhaps you could use that instead?

Awesome. He is such an amazing player. Well done, Ahad. Thanks

Thanks so much sharing this vidéo AHAD. It was very impress to Watch how DIEGO was so relax and smooth during rallies. How did you feel after that Game, and what was your learn on it ? Please AHAD can’t wait fir next vidéo on same way. Care of you. P

Ah, fair play, Diego! A treasured experience.

Thank you for sharing. The top 5 men in the world are quite ahead of the rest of the pack. At Diego's level, the efficiency of movement, power, control, reading the flow of the game, stamina and pace are impressive to view. Really enjoyed watching you play with him.

Great video. Those fading shots are very annoying as they just move away from you... which is the idea.

Amazing vlog. Diego is such a smooth mover. But you did good too. All the best with more training. We all need it