Anahat Singh reaches Canadian Open quarterfinals, faces top seed Aboelkheir
Synopsis
Anahat Singh is on a tear through North America. Fresh off a Gold-level semifinal in Silicon Valley, the 18-year-old world No. 15 has now reached the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open in Toronto — and stands one win over top seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir away from a statement result on the PSA Tour.
Key Takeaways
Anahat Singh beat England's Saran Nghiem 11-6, 4-11, 11-5, 11-7 to reach the Canadian Women's Open quarterfinals on 27 October 2026 .
The 18-year-old , seeded sixth and ranked world No.
15 , next faces top seed and world No.
7 Fayrouz Aboelkheir of Egypt.
The result follows Anahat's maiden PSA Gold-level semifinal at the Silicon Valley Open last week.
India's Veer Chotrani (world No.
36) exited the Canada Cup men's draw, losing 7-11, 7-11, 6-11 to England's Mohamed ElShorbagy .
The Canadian Women's Open carries a prize purse of USD 103,750 and is a PSA Silver-level event held in Toronto .
India's Anahat Singh advanced to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open in Toronto on 27 October 2026, defeating England's Saran Nghiem in four games at the USD 103,750 PSA Silver-level tournament. The result marks another significant step forward for the 18-year-old, currently ranked world No. 15 on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour.
Match Summary
Seeded sixth in the draw, Anahat had received a first-round bye before dispatching the world No. 52 Nghiem by 11-6, 4-11, 11-5, 11-7. She opened the match with authority, winning the first game comfortably, before Nghiem hit back with a dominant 11-4 victory in the second to level proceedings. Anahat regrouped effectively, winning the third 11-5 and closing out the contest 11-7 in the fourth to seal her place in the last eight.
Recent Form and Context
The Canadian Open result builds on a standout week for Anahat. Just days earlier, she recorded her maiden semifinal appearance at a PSA Gold-level event — the Silicon Valley Open in the United States — before losing to Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in four games. Consecutive deep runs at tournaments across North America underline the rapid rise of the reigning world junior champion. Notably, this is the kind of sustained high-level performance that signals a shift from promising junior to established PSA Tour contender.
Quarterfinal Challenge: Aboelkheir Awaits
Anahat's next opponent is a considerably stiffer test. Egypt's Fayrouz Aboelkheir, ranked world No. 7, is the tournament's top seed and one of the most experienced players in the field. The quarterfinal represents the toughest ranking test of Anahat's recent run, and a win would rank among the most significant results of her senior career to date.
Chotrani Exits Men's Draw
On the men's side, India's Veer Chotrani bowed out of the Canada Cup — also a PSA Silver-level event held in Toronto — after losing 7-11, 7-11, 6-11 to England's Mohamed ElShorbagy in the second round. The world No. 36 had earlier beaten Japan's Ryunosuke Tsukue in straight games but could not match the experienced ElShorbagy's intensity across three games.
What's Next for Indian Squash
With Anahat through to the last eight, Indian squash's attention turns squarely to her quarterfinal against Aboelkheir. A strong showing could further improve her world ranking and consolidate her standing among the sport's rising names heading into the latter part of the PSA Tour calendar.
Point of View
However, is the quarterfinal against Aboelkheir: world No. 7 opponents expose tactical and physical gaps that lower-ranked opposition does not. How Anahat handles that step-up will say more about her readiness for the top ten than any junior title has.
NationPress
27 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Anahat Singh perform in the Canadian Women's Open second round?
Anahat Singh defeated England's Saran Nghiem 11-6, 4-11, 11-5, 11-7 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open in Toronto on 27 October 2026. The world No. 15 recovered from losing the second game to win the third and fourth comfortably.
Who will Anahat Singh face in the quarterfinals?
Anahat Singh will face Egypt's Fayrouz Aboelkheir, the tournament's top seed and world No. 7, in the Canadian Women's Open quarterfinals. It is the toughest ranking test of her recent North American campaign.
What is Anahat Singh's recent form on the PSA Tour?
Anahat Singh reached the semifinal of the Silicon Valley Open — a PSA Gold-level event — the week before the Canadian Open, losing to Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in four games. Consecutive deep runs in North America mark her strongest stretch of senior results to date.
How did Veer Chotrani fare at the Canada Cup?
Veer Chotrani exited the Canada Cup men's draw in the second round, losing 7-11, 7-11, 6-11 to England's Mohamed ElShorbagy in Toronto. The world No. 36 had earlier beaten Japan's Ryunosuke Tsukue in straight games before the defeat.
What is the prize money for the Canadian Women's Open?
The Canadian Women's Open is a PSA Silver-level tournament with a total prize purse of USD 103,750, held in Toronto, Canada.
