Men's United States Open (squash) 2016
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The Men's United States Squash Open 2016 was the men's edition of the 2016
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event (prize money: $150,000). The event took place at the
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from the 8th of October to the 15th October.
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won his second US Open trophy, beating
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in the final.


Prize money and ranking points

For 2016, the prize purse was $150,000. The on-site prize money and points breakdown was as follows:


Seeds


Draw and results


See also

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United States Open (squash) The U.S. Open is the most prestigious Squash (sport), squash tournament in the United States, and one of the most significant in the world. It is a major international display of supreme talent in the sport, and showcases the top players from arou ...
*
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* Women's United States Open (squash) 2016


References


External links


PSA US Open 2016 websiteUS Squash Open official website
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