Dewald van Niekerk
| Country |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 June 1997 Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Turned pro | 2020 |
| Retired | Active |
| Racquet used | Salming |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 83 (February 2025) |
| Current ranking | No. 83 (February 2025) |
Dewald van Niekerk (born 3 June 1997) is a South African professional squash player.[1] He reached a career high ranking of 85 in the world during December 2024.[2]
Career
In August 2024 and as the number 1 seed, van Niekerk won the South African national title.[3]
In September 2024, van Niekerk won his 6th PSA title after securing victory in the Aramis Club Open during the 2024–25 PSA Squash Tour[4] and soon followed this up with a 7th by winning the Mossel Bay Diaz Open.[5]
Family
His sister Lizelle Muller is also a professional squash player.[6]
References
- ^ "PSA World Tour Rankings - The Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Profile and world ranking". Squash Info. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Men's Growthpoint South African Nationals 2024, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa". Squash Info. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "$3,000 Men's PSA Aramis Club Open 2024, Aramis Club, Nimy, Belgium". Squash Info. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "$3,000 Men's Mossel Bay Diaz Open 2025, Mossel Bay Squash Club, Mossel Bay, South Africa". Squash Info. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Dream win for top seed Lizelle Muller, the new national women's squash champion". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 26 October 2021.