Just one month after lifting the trophy at the USA Masters in New York, veteran squash star Mark Sealy extended his incredible winning streak to claim another major regional title, taking top honors in the 60+ division at the Canadian Masters over the weekend. The tournament, hosted at Vancouver’s iconic Arbutus Club, saw the world-ranked number one seed enter the competition with a first-round bye in the round of 16, setting up an early showdown with Quebec’s Yves Tremblay that Sealy dominated in straight sets with final scores of 13-11, 11-7, 11-3.
Moving into the semi-final round, Sealy faced another tough competitor from Quebec: fourth-seeded hard-hitting left-handed player Marion Gagnon. The Barbadian-born athlete once again showcased his polished form, dismissing Gagnon in another straight-set victory with scores of 11-6, 11-4, 11-5 to earn a spot in the championship match. The final was a highly anticipated rematch of the 2025 title game, pitting Sealy against Ontario’s second-seeded fan favorite Trent Hasse.
Sealy came out swinging in the opening two games, catching Hasse off-balance with precise placement that exploited gaps in his opponent’s court movement. He took both games comfortably with 11-6 and 11-5 scores, putting him one game away from the title. But Hasse refused to surrender, adjusting his own footwork and mounting a comeback in the third game. An off-kilter Sealy struggled to find his usual rhythm, allowing Hasse to take the third set 11-4 and force an extended match.
Regrouping during the break between games, Sealy reset his strategy and reclaimed his control of the court in the fourth set. He dominated every rally from the opening point, closing out the match 11-4 to secure his fifth career Canadian Masters title. Post-match, Sealy reflected on the momentum shift of the game: “I played really well in the first two but lost my length in the third, tried to attack too early and he took advantage. So in the break, I told myself I have to hit higher to the back and then attack to the front. I was pleased to take an early lead and close it out in four games.”
This victory marks a historic milestone for Sealy: it is the first time he has claimed both the USA Masters and Canadian Masters titles in a single competitive season. Reflecting on the achievement, Sealy shared his excitement: “I’m really happy to have won both. Been putting in a lot of movement training and improved my racket work so really pleased to get the results.” He also extended gratitude to his entire support team, including coaches Peter Nicol, Nicol Bunyan, Karen Meakins, Shawn Simpson, and wellness partners Red Zen Pilates and Surfside Wellness, who backed him throughout the season. Sealy is scheduled to return to his home island on Tuesday.