Nationality: English
Resides: Greenwich, CT
Birthday: Jun 11 1967
Occupation: Squash entrepreneur and coach
Preferred wall: Left
Chris Walker, the consummate professional is a 3 time World Champion, former England No.1 and English captain. Despite retiring from the softball tour in 2002, Chris is still regarded as one of the fittest men to step on the squash court, singles or doubles. Chris’ desire, work ethic and ability to study and process the game of doubles helped Chris reach 4 ISDA finals during the 2006-2007 season and highlighted by winning the Tavern Club Invitational and the Hashim Khan Championships. This season teamed with fellow countryman Clive Leach, the duo has already captured the St. Louis and Baltimore titles and briefly held the number one ranking. The former #4 ranked singles player in the world now uses his vast experience and knowledge coaching select individuals and the US Men’s Singles team. Chris, an avid film and theater buff is also an owner of the San Diego squash club.
Career highlights
• Highest world PSA ranking of #4
• 3 time World Team Champion
• Ranked #1 England
• 3 time European Champion
• 2 time Bronze medalist Doubles Commonwealth Games
• British Open finalist (first player to reach finals from qualifying round)
ISDA highlights
• 2007 St. Louis Racquet Club Open and Maryland Club Open champion
• 2007 Hashim Khan Championships champion
• 2007, 2005 Tavern Club champion
• 2006 Kellner Cup finalist