Chuffed officials hope the Australian Open's elevation to become a "grand slam of squash" will lure back a lost generation of players and spark a full-blown revival for the high-octane sport.
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has nominated the Australian Open, the US Open, the World Tour Finals and the time-honoured British Open - traditionally regarded as the 'Wimbledon of squash' - to serve as the game's four blue-ribband events each offering a monster $1 million prize pot.
