Peter Marshall

Peter Marshall (born 12 May 1971) is a former professional squash player from England. He is notable for his unique double-handed playing style.

Biography Early career and junior success Marshall demonstrated exceptional talent from a young age, winning British junior titles across all age groups: under-12, under-14, under-16, and under-19.

Professional career and rise to World No. 2 Marshall was renowned for his unique double-handed playing style, a technique he developed in childhood due to his smaller stature and the weight of racquets at the time. Despite advice from many coaches to switch to a single-handed style, he persisted with his two-handed approach.

Marshall first attained the England No. 1 ranking in November 1991, holding the position unchallenged for four years.

He finished runner-up to Jansher Khan at the World Open in 1994 and the British Open in 1995.

Battle with illness In 1995, at the peak of his career, Marshall was afflicted with glandular fever, which sidelined him from top-level competition for two years.

Post-retirement activities and advocacy Marshall released his autobiography, Shattered: A Champion's Fight Against a Mystery Illness, in 2001, detailing his struggles with chronic fatigue syndrome.

He holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Nottingham and an Executive MBA from Imperial College London. He later worked for Ernst & Young.

Marshall is actively involved in the squash community and served as an Ambassador for Access Sport. He is currently a trustee for the England Squash Foundation. He is also a founding member of Independent Squash Minds. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Professional Squash Association in 2015. In 2023, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the University of Nottingham.

Major Tournament Results

British National Championship Record (Post-Peak) + Peter Marshall's British National Championship Record (Post-Peak) Year Category Result Opponent Score 2008 Over-35 Winner -- -- 2016 Over-40 Masters Winner -- 2018 Over-40 Masters Winner -- -- 2024 Over-40 WinnerPhil Rushworth11/4, 11/7, 11/4