Natalie Grainger


Natalie Grainger, also known for a period by her former married name Natalie Pohrer, is a professional female squash player.
Grainger was born in Manchester, United Kingdom but raised in South Africa, which she represented in the 1998 Commonwealth Games, winning a bronze medal. She reached the World No. 1 ranking in June 2003. She was runner-up at the World Open in 2002, and at the British Open in 2004. She has represented South Africa, England and her adopted home country the United States in international squash. In 2018, she won her third World Masters title.
She served as President of WISPA for many years.

World Open">World Open (squash)">World Open

Finals: 1 (0 title, 1 runner-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up2002Doha, Qatar Sarah Fitz-Gerald10–8, 9–3, 7–9, 9–7

Major World Series">WSA World Series">World Series final appearances

British Open">British Open Squash Championships">British Open: 1 finals (0 title, 1 runner-up)

OutcomeYearOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up2004 Rachael Grinham6–9, 9–5, 9–0, 9–3

Hong Kong Open">Hong Kong Open (squash)">Hong Kong Open: 1 final (0 title, 1 runner-up)

OutcomeYearOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up2010 Rachael Grinham9-3, 9-5, 9-7

[Qatar Classic]: 1 final (0 title, 1 runner-up)

OutcomeYearOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up2007 Nicol David9-6, 9-4, 10-9