Kim Hannes

Kim Hannes (born 10 August 1978) is a former Belgian female squash player.[1] Kim Hannes married fellow Belgian star squash player, Stefan Casteleyn in 2014. She achieved her highest career singles ranking of 33 in December 2002.[2]

Kim Hannes
Country Belgium
ResidenceZandhoven
Born (1978-08-10) 10 August 1978
Aarschot, Belgium
Turned Pro1995
Playsright-handed
Coached byShaun Moxham
Racquet usedDunlop
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 33 (December, 2002)
Title(s)French Junior Open Squash (1994)
British Junior Open Squash (1997)
Last updated on: 7 May 2018.

Career

Kim Hannes rose to prominence in her squash career after winning the Girl's U17 category of the inaugural edition of the French Junior Open Squash in 1994.[3] After turning out to be a professional squash player in 1995, she also emerged as champion in the Girl's U19 category at the British Junior Open Squash in 1997.[4] Hannes also took part in the second edition of the World University Squash Championships in 1998 and managed to claim a silver medal in the women's singles event.[5]

References

  1. Info, Squash. "Squash Info | Kim Hannes | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. Info, Squash. "Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Kim Hannes | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  3. "Squash Player NEWS". www.squashplayer.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  4. "British Junior Open Squash - History". www.squashsite.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  5. Goossens, Willy. "Kim Hannes blijft de beste Belgische speelster". Het Nieuwsblad Mobile (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 May 2018.


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