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The queen of squash, Datuk Nicol David has announced that it’s time to officially retire from her career after over 20 years in the game.

The 35-year-old and eight-time world champion will officially retire at the end of the 2018/2019 Professional Squash Association season in June.

"This is a moment that every athlete must go through – to explore fully on what more there is in store for them. I am now at this point in my life, ready to take on more beyond the pro tour.” She said...

Datuk Nicol David will end her illustrious career with 81 Professional Squash Association titles from 102 finals.

She has also held the world No.1 spot for a record of 109 months consecutively from 2006 to 2015.

We are truly grateful to have witnessed the excellence of Nicol Ann David in our time. To redefine the sport of squash is truly an amazing feat.

Our friends at Astro Radio News also caught up with the champion to talk about the decision and how she’s feeling.

[EXCLUSIVE] Datuk Nicol David has announced her retirement from professional squash in June.
Catch the full interview with our broadcast journalist Yeap Ming Liong at the link below: https://t.co/DyzrwLRiKu pic.twitter.com/V8nVi9jACT

— Astro Radio News (@AstroRadioNews) 18 February 2019

Info via The Star and Astro Awani