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USA squash star Olivia Weaver on her physical transformation and channelling Maria Sharapova's mentality
The World Championships bronze medallist reveals the mental and physical tips that took her to the top table of the sport, and why LA 2028 Olympic inclusion could create a new superpower.
‘A big focus is to strengthen communication and build greater trust’
World No.4 and US No.1 Olivia Weaver has detailed her goals for squash’s future in her role of Joint Chair of the World Squash Athletes Commission.
“A PLACE AT THE OLYMPICS WOULD MEAN EVERYTHING” – OLIVIA WEAVER TALKS LA OLYMPIC CHASE
With less than two and a half years to go until squash makes its Olympic Games debut in Los Angeles, one player who looks likely to be there is the USA’s Olivia Weaver.
“I HAVE TO USE IT AS FUEL” – OLIVIA WEAVER THINKING POSITIVELY AS SHE REFLECTS ON THAT FINAL IN NEW YORK
For a few fleeting moments inside Grand Central Terminal, Olivia Weaver stood on the brink of a career-defining breakthrough.
US NO.1 WEAVER EASES INTO TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 2026 FINAL
US No.1 Olivia Weaver eased her way into her second successive Platinum-level final after dispatching Egypt’s Fayrouz Aboelkheir 3-0 in the semi finals of the Sprott Tournament of Champions 2026 presented by Crowd Street.
COLL AND WEAVER LIFT SQUASH IN THE LAND 2026 PRESENTED BY PORSCHE BEACHWOOD TITLES
Squash in the Land 2026 presented by Porsche Beachwood top seeds Paul Coll and Olivia Weaver captured the Silver-level titles after defeating Leonel Cardenas and Sabrina Sobhy, respectively, at UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.
US NO.1 WEAVER EARNS FIRST-EVER PLATINUM FINAL AT MILWAUKEE HONG KONG SQUASH OPEN 2025
US No.1 Olivia Weaver has locked in her first-ever appearance in a Platinum-level final after overcoming Japanese No.1 Satomi Watanabe in the semi finals of the Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open 2025 at Ocean Park.
WEAVER AND CROUIN JOIN PSA BOARD
USA’s No.1 Olivia Weaver and French No.1 Victor Crouin have joined the PSA’s Board of Directors as the PSA Women’s and Men’s Presidents, respectively, following the association’s annual general meeting on Sunday November 30.
WE TRIED IT:
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Why squash is the best game you’ve never heard of. Team FP gets the chance to learn from a top-ranked pro.
OCTAGON SIGNS U.S. WOMEN’S SQUASH STARS
Global sports and entertainment marketing leader Octagon today announced the signing of US Squash Women’s National Team members Olivia Weaver, Amanda Sobhy, Sabrina Sobhy, and Marina Stefanoni for marketing representation.
WEAVER DEFENDS SILICON VALLEY OPEN TITLE WITH VICTORY OVER SIVASANGARI
World No.5 Olivia Weaver has defended her title at the Silicon Valley Open 2025 presented by Oracle NetSuite after coming through a back-and-forth four-game duel with Sivasangari Subramaniam in Redwood City.
FP Movement x Olivia Weaver: Elevating Movement with Feminine Fierceness
FP Movement’s collaboration with world-ranked squash player Olivia Weaver brings a fresh perspective to the brand’s reputation as a go-to for those serious about movement.
Weaver Becomes First American to Compete for PSA World Tour Finals Title
World No. 4 Olivia Weaver became the first American to reach the finals of the PSA World Tour Finals in what will also mark her first appearance in a major final Thursday, June 26, at Toronto’s Revival Film Studios.
GAWAD AND WEAVER IN DRAMATIC COMEBACKS TO WIN EASY TIMES BREWING CO SQUASH AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Karim Abdel Gawad of Egypt and Olivia Weaver of the USA have been crowned the Easy Times Brewing Co Squash Australian Open champions after both players launched thrilling comebacks to down top seed Paul Coll of New Zealand and Egyptian No.3 seed Amina Orfi on a gripping finals night at Brisbane’s South Bank Piazza.
World No.4s Paul Coll and Olivia Weaver have been named as top seeds for the Easy Times Brewing Co Squash Australian Open 2025 after the draws were revealed recently.
FOR OLIVIA WEAVER THE CENTER OF US SQUASH IS HOME SWEET HOME
Weaver grew up around the game and was a “court rat”. Now back playing close to home, she hopes to inspire other young athletes.
ROB DINERMAN ANALYSES OLIVIA WEAVER
One of only two American squash players (along with Amanda Sobhy) to attain a top-four PSA ranking, Olivia Weaver (nee Fiechter) has had a consistent and praiseworthy rise through the world rankings in recent years.
USA take down Malaysia for back-to-back final appearances at WSF World Squash Team Championships
USA produced a gritty performance to reach the final of the WSF World Squash Team Championships for the second time in succession as Amanda Sobhy and Olivia Weaver came through five-game battles against Malaysia’s Rachel Arnold and Sivasangari Subramaniam.
Weaver Flies into Hong Kong Open Semifinals
Team USA’s Olivia Weaver is through to her first career Hong Kong Open semifinal–and third PSA Platinum semifinal of the season–after a statement win over Belgium’s world No. 5 Nele Coll Thursday, December 5, at the Hong Kong Football Club.
ALEX ROBERTSON ON OLIVIA WEAVER’S SEASON – CONTROL THE ‘T’ SPORTS
If you’ve been keeping up with the PSA Squash Tour, you might have noticed that Olivia Weaver seems to be on an absolute hot streak at the moment.
AMERICAN NO.1 WEAVER FEELING CONFIDENT AHEAD OF U.S. OPEN RETURN
American No.1 Olivia Weaver arrives at her home event, the Comcast Business U.S. Open Championships 2024, in the form of her life, currently sitting at a career-high rank of World No.4 and last week capturing the biggest title of her career to date.
The rise of squash in the USA: Meet the stars leading the charge
Find out how Olivia Weaver, Amanda Sobhy, and Sabrina Sobhy created history in 2022, and why grassroots participation in the U.S. is booming ahead of LA 2028 Olympics..
PCC squash star sets her sights on Olympic Gold
Philadelphia Cricket Club player now ranked no. 6 in the world