Marwan, world's 6th best squash player, beat Mohamed, his older brother and world's No. 1, after 7 failed attempts, in an incredibly touching ending for the Windy City Open quarterfinal.

Staff Writer

Mar 01,2017

In what was a highly emotional quarterfinal of the 2017 Windy City Open squash tournament, the world's 6th best squash player, Marwan El Shorbagy, beat his older brother, Mohamed El Shorbagy, the world's number 1 player. Marwan has consistently failed to snatch the victory in seven previous attempts. After the match, both brothers broke out in tears as they embraced in a long hug, PSA World Tour reports.

“We're there for each other. It's a tough day today for us. But I have a big match tomorrow to look forward to and a chance to reach a first World Series Final,” Marwan said to PSA World Tour after the match.

Lovely touch between the two brothers @maelshorbagy & @moelshorbagy at the end of their match 👏 pic.twitter.com/JtIXdMceEz
— PSA World Tour (@PSAWorldTour) February 27, 2017

He also assured reporters that they have been emotionally preparing themselves for this possibility, "Every time we play it's a battle on court – but we are best friends off the court. I'm grateful for the sport – it has allowed me to have my brother as my best friend. We share the same life, have the same dreams and we support each other."

(Photo: PSA World Tour)