The two players are favourites to repeat their success from last year's event in Tauranga in New Zealand at the tournament at the Indian Squash Academy,due to begin tomorrow.

Tarek, the world number 280, is seeded to face 17-year-old compatriot Mostafa Asal in the final on Monday (July 23).

Asal represents a dangerous opponent for Tarek as he has won three titles on the Professional Squash Association World Tour this year.

Araby already has five World Tour triumphs to her name at the age of 17 and is expected to retain her women's crown in Chennai.

The 17-year-old Egyptian star ousted top seed Hania El Hammamy, the compatriot whom she is again predicted to face in the 2018 showpiece contest, in last year's final.

Should Araby emerge triumphant at the tournament, the women's junior world title would be in Egyptian hands for the eighth year in a row.

A total of 171 players from 28 countries are scheduled to participate at the World Junior Individual Squash Championships.

The event precedes the biennial Men's World Junior Team Championship, scheduled to start on July 24 and conclude on July 28.