Indian Open Squash: Anahat Triumphs; Kareem El Torkey Takes Men's Crown
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Synopsis
On March 28, India's Anahat Singh clinched the Indian Open title by defeating Helen Tang, while Kareem El Torkey emerged victorious in the men's final against Abhay Singh. This event marked India's inaugural copper-level PSA tournament.
Key Takeaways
- Anahat Singh claims her sixth consecutive title.
- The Indian Open is India's first-ever copper-level PSA tournament.
- Matches were held on an outdoor glass court, enhancing fan experience.
- Kareem El Torkey secures the men’s title with impressive play.
- Both winners earn valuable ranking points.
Mumbai, March 28 (NationPress) India's leading female squash talent, Anahat Singh, demonstrated why she is the nation's premier player by overcoming the challenge posed by Helen Tang to secure the Indian Open title in a spectacular fashion at the Bombay Gymkhana on Friday night.
Her fellow countryman, Abhay Singh, fell short in the final, missing out on a double for India's inaugural copper-level PSA tournament. Backed by JSW, the 17-year-old Commonwealth Games medallist Anahat celebrated her sixth consecutive title victory.
In the women's singles final, the teenage sensation was in exceptional form against Helen Tang. The Indian No. 1 had Tang battling fiercely in the initial set, but Anahat secured a 1-0 lead. Following that, the third seed Anahat began to assert her dominance over the Hong Kong player, winning the next two sets in just 13 minutes.
Anahat, who kept her opponent from settling throughout the match, ultimately triumphed in 24 minutes with a score of 3-0 (11-9, 11-5, 11-8). This victory earns Anahat 300 ranking points and marks her 11th career title.
In the men’s singles final, Abhay Singh faced a formidable challenge from the Egyptian Kareem El Torkey. The two players commenced the evening with outstanding squash in the first set.
Kareem narrowly won the initial set, then easily claimed the next. After a break, a resolute Abhay made a comeback to win the third set. In the fourth set, Kareem took an early lead, but Abhay fought hard and nearly won the set. Nevertheless, Kareem showcased remarkable composure, edging out the Indian to secure the title. His victory also grants him 500 ranking points.
The JSW Indian Open marks India's first-ever PSA Squash Copper tournament, with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals hosted on an outdoor glass court, offering fans a truly unique viewing experience.
Final scores:
[3] Anahat Singh (IND) bt Helen Tang (HKG) 3-0: 11-9, 11-5, 11-8 (24m)
Kareem El Torkey (EGY) bt [6] Abhay Singh (IND) 3-1: 12-10, 11-4, 7-11, 12-10 (84m).
