Helena Hudson Finishes Runner-Up as Lojayn Gohary Completes Assore Tour Double

Helena Hudson finished runner-up for the second week running as Egyptian top seed Lojayn Gohary completed back-to-back Assore Tour titles with a straight-games win in the Tour #4 final, at the Parkview Squash Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

The 20-year-old Gohary, showing the sharpness gained from two weeks of elite competition, dispatched the Northerns No. 1 Hudson 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 in a clinical display, an improvement on the 3-1 final she won the previous Sunday.

Gohary said she was pleased with the improvement from the previous week’s final.

“Going into the final was a bit tricky because we had played each other last week, but I managed to raise my level and play some of my best squash,” she said.

“After spending two weeks in South Africa, I just wanted to focus on producing my best squash and not put myself under too much pressure.”

“Coming back from injuries, winning these two tournaments means a lot because it gives me confidence and helps get my career back on track.”

2026 Assore Tour #4 Ladies Champion, Egypt’s top seed Lojayn Gohary

“I would like to thank Assore for making these events possible and giving players the opportunity to improve their rankings. I’m also grateful to my coaches, family and everyone who has supported me.”

Hudson, who reached her second straight Assore Tour final without dropping a game until the decider, said the series had provided a significant boost for South African squash.

“These four $3,000 tournaments have been an incredible learning experience.”

2026 Assore Tour #4 Ladies Runner-Up, Helena Hudson

“There are definitely a lot of sore bodies after two weeks of intense competition, but we are all grateful to Assore for bringing in strong international players and creating such a competitive environment.

“We have learnt new shots, new strategies and gained valuable experience against quality opposition. The standard of play has been elevated across the board and we are excited about taking those lessons into future tournaments.

“Thank you to Assore for this amazing sponsorship and good luck to all the players as the season continues.”

Results at the $3 000 Women’s Assore Tour #4, Parkview Squash Centre, Johannesburg

1st Round, Wednesday, 27 May 2026

[1] Lojayn Gohary (EGY) bt Kiara Poole 11-4, 11-7, 11-3
[8] Jordin Phillips bt Melissa Kapp 11-5, 11-4, 11-5
[6] Keschia Scorgie bt Starla Promise Phillips 11-9, 11-3, 11-7
[3] Teagan Leigh Russell bt Sasha Earl 11-2, 11-4, 11-3
[4] Kimberley McDonald bt Elzandri Janse van Rensburg 11-5, 11-6, 11-7
[5] Lara Patrick bt Brianna Robinson 11-5, 8-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-3
Kaylee Hunt bt [7] Bianke Pienaar 11-7, 8-11, 4-11, 11-0, 11-0
[2] Helena Hudson bt Jasmaine Rust 11-4, 11-3, 11-7

Quarter-Finals, Thursday, 28 May 2026

[1] Lojayn Gohary (EGY) bt [8] Jordin Phillips 11-7, 7-11, 11-5, 11-7
[3] Teagan Leigh Russell bt [6] Keschia Scorgie 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 11-5
[5] Lara Patrick bt [4] Kimberley McDonald 9-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-9
[2] Helena Hudson bt Kaylee Hunt 11-7, 13-11, 11-9

Semi-Finals, Friday, 29 May 2026

[1] Lojayn Gohary (EGY) bt [3] Teagan Leigh Russell 10-12, 11-7, 8-11, 13-11, 11-9
[2] Helena Hudson bt [5] Lara Patrick 11-5, 10-12, 11-3, 11-8

Final, Saturday, 30 May 2026

[1] Lojayn Gohary (EGY) bt [2] Helena Hudson 11-8, 11-8, 11-5

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Original Copy: BLD Communications for Squash SA, with editing by gsport

Main Photo Caption: Egypt’s Lojayn Gohary (left) won the women’s title in the Assore Tour #4 PSA tournament, beating South Africa’s Helena Hudson (Northerns’) 3-0 in the final at Parkview Squash Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Photo: Palesa Lehloka