Swarit Patel Stuns Harshal Rana; Suraj Chand Keeps Winning Streak at Willingdon Club Squash Classic
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Synopsis
Chandigarh's Swarit Patel pulled off a major upset by defeating second seed Harshal Rana in the U-15 semifinals at the Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open. Suraj Chand also showcased his skill by winning a challenging quarter-final match, further solidifying his reputation in the squash community.
Key Takeaways
- Swarit Patel defeated Harshal Rana.
- Suraj Chand continues his winning streak.
- Upcoming clash with Shreshet Iyer.
- Sunita Patel advances to semifinals.
- Willingdon Sports Club hosts key squash events.
Mumbai, Jan 21 (NationPress) In a surprising turn of events, Chandigarh’s Swarit Patel, who is seeded in the 9 to 16 category, achieved an impressive victory against the second seed Harshal Rana from Haryana. Patel triumphed in a challenging four-game match, securing his place in the Boys' U-15 semifinals at the prestigious Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open on Tuesday. He won with scores of 12-10, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9, setting up a semifinal showdown with Karnataka’s Shreshet Iyer, who is seeded three/four.
In a thrilling men’s quarter-final encounter that tested both players, Suraj Chand maintained his excellent form, overcoming Mohit Bhatt with the scores of 11-6, 9-11, 6-11, 11-3, 11-6.
Suraj, a trainee at the Jindal Squash Academy in Vashind, recently represented India at both the Asian and World Team Championships. In the previous round, he had already defeated the current U-19 National champion Ayaan Vaziralli.
In the women’s matches, Sunita Patel, seeded 5/8, emerged victorious against Janet Vishi (3/4) with scores of 7-11, 11-4, 11-4, 13-11, advancing to the semifinals.
The Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open is regarded as one of the premier tournaments for emerging squash talents within the domestic circuit. It, along with events at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and Bombay Gymkhana, constitutes three vital stops in Mumbai's squash circuit, providing critical opportunities for players of all skill levels.
