Canada’s Zeina Zein and Mexico’s Alfredo Ávila won the titles at the 360 Summitt 2026 in Denver, giving the Americas a clean sweep at the $9,000 PSA Tour event played from October 20 to 24.
It was a week to remember for our region. Both champions came through as seeds, and both won their finals in four games. In addition, players from the Americas filled 9 of the 16 quarterfinal spots across the two draws. As a result, the 360 Summitt 2026 became one of the best weeks of the season for the squash family of the Americas.
Canada’s Zeina Zein, women’s champion at the 360 Summitt 2026 (file photo).
Zeina Zein Wins the Women’s 360 Summitt 2026 Title
Zeina Zein, the No.4 seed, dropped just one game all week. First, she beat Reghan McLaughlin (USA) 11-9, 11-5, 11-7. Then she defeated eighth seed Alexandra Haydon (AUS) 11-8, 11-6, 11-3 in the quarterfinals.
In the semifinals, Zein faced another player from our continent, Barbados’ Meagan Best. The Canadian controlled the match from the start and won 11-8, 11-7, 11-6.
The final against top seed Hannah Craig (IRL) was the toughest test of her week. Zein took the first game 11-4, but Craig levelled at 11-9. The third game then turned into a marathon, and Zein edged it 18-16. After that, she closed the match 11-4 to claim the title.
The win adds to a strong year for Zein, who plays for Princeton University. In January, she became a two-time CSA Individual Champion, one of the top titles in U.S. college squash.
Zein also competes for Princeton, where she is a two-time CSA Individual Champion.
Alfredo Ávila Lives Up to His Top Seeding
In the men’s draw, Alfredo Ávila justified his No.1 seeding. After a first-round bye, he beat Colombia’s Mateo Restrepo 11-7, 11-5, 11-6. Next, he defeated Canada’s Connor Turk, the sixth seed, 11-6, 11-5, 11-6.
Mexico’s Alfredo Ávila at the Pan American Squash Championships in Asunción earlier this year.
The semifinal was a real battle. Egypt’s Marwan Tamer, the fourth seed, took the first and third games. However, the Mexican answered both times and won the decider 11-5 after five games.
In the final, Ávila met third seed Omar Said (EGY), who had beaten his compatriot César Salazar in the semifinals. Ávila won the first two games 11-7, 11-7. Said fought back to take the third 11-9, but Ávila held his nerve in a tight fourth game and won it 13-11.
A Strong Week for the Americas
The titles were the highlight, but they were not the only good news. Mexico’s César Salazar, the second seed, reached the men’s semifinals. Meanwhile, Connor Turk (CAN) and Colombia’s Alejandro Martínez and Juan Irisarri all made the quarterfinals.
In the women’s draw, Meagan Best gave Barbados a semifinal place. Also, U.S. players Laila Sedky and Charlotte Sze reached the last eight. Overall, athletes from Mexico, Canada, Colombia, Barbados and the United States all made their mark in Denver.
Events like this one matter. They give our players ranking points, match experience and confidence on the PSA Tour. Moreover, with Lima 2027 on the horizon, every title for the Americas is a sign that our region keeps growing. This month has already been special, after Diego Elias made history at the Egyptian Open.
You can see the full results on the PSA Squash Tour website, and follow our players in the PSA rankings.
Congratulations, Zeina and Alfredo, on two great titles for the Americas!
