"Power is a charismatic, gifted shotmaker and strategist. And so is Barada. Power just loves the front of the court and counts the 17" tin as a personal friend. And so does Barada. They produced a gripping 70 minute final which kept the spectators guessing for most of the time..... It was one of the most exciting finals I have witnessed with a standard of racket skills and anticipation rarely seen."
Martin Bronstein, Squash Writer.

Ahmed Barada, Egyptian Sharp Shooter
Egypt's long-awaited return to the contre-stage of world squash being led by the brilliant young Ahmed Barada.
Barada is a totally exciting player who has cat-like court coverage and the self-confidence to shoot at any time, from any court position. His attacking style, though, occasionally fails him at critical  junctures.
He first appeared at #253 in the PSA World Rankings In September 1992 as a 15-year-old, moving into the top 100 at 78 in July 1993. It was in January 1995 that he broke into the top 50, at No. 35, and eighteen months later he earned his position in the top 20, jumping 15 places to No. 14 in July 1996. His top ten debut came in January 1997, at No. 7, and he maintained his position in the top ten into 1999, reaching his career-best No. 2 position in December 1998.
Despite winning four British Junior Open titles from 1991-1994, adding also the World Junior Open title in 1994, it was in May 1996 that the teenage Barada truly became a star. Before thousands of supporters and millions of Egyptian TV viewers, he rode a wave of talent and determination during Cairo's inaugural Al-Abram International Championship to become the first wildcard player ever to reach the final of a PSA Super Series event.
On a dramatic stage over four nights against a backdrop of illuminated pyramids and the desert sands of Giza, his effort defied all expectations.
He and Jonathon Power met in the final of our 1999 Tournament of Champions. Barada crafted a 2-1 lead but Power raised his level of play again and sent the match to a fifth game. It was 9/5 and 13/11 in the fifth game for Barada before Power ultimately won 15/13 in a match that lasted 90 minutes. Barada confirmed that he had been happy with his game. When asked how he read Power's game so well, he acknowledged: "I have been watching videos."
Ahmed is clear about his future: 'I have one simple aim - to become champion of the world.' His achievements to date suggest that this goal is still well within his sights.
Don Goodwin , SquashTalk Player , 2000