Cameron Pilley

Background

Pilley was born in Grafton, New South Wales.

Education

From 2001 to 2005, he attended the Australian Institute of Sport on a squash scholarship, where he trained under Geoff Hunt and Rodney Martin.

Career

He reached a career-high world ranking of World Number. 11 in January 2011.

In 2006, he finished runner-up in the mixed doubles event at the World Doubles Squash Championships, partnering with Amelia Pittock. In 2008, he reached the final of the Canary Wharf Squash Classic, losing James Willstrop in the final 9-11, 11-9, 8-11, 11-6, 11-3.

On 3 October 2011, Pilley hit a squash ball recorded as 175 mph, breaking the previous record set by John White by 3 miles per hour.

Hong Kong Open: 1 final (0 title, 1 runner-up).

Achievements

• As a junior player, Pilley won the Australian under-19 title twice and represented Australia in the World Junior Championships. In November 2010, he won the Dutch Open against Laurens January Anjema in the final 11-7, 11-9, 11-13, 14-12.