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Anahat Singh Suffers Defeat In Semifinals Of Silicon Valley Squash Tournament
By: News18 Sports
Published: 24 October 2026
Photo / Illustration: Haldwani Times News Desk
<p>India’s Anahat Singh crashed out in the semifinals of the Silicon Valley squash tournament after losing to the world No. 4 Sivasangari Subramaniam of Malaysia.</p>
<p>The world No. 15 and reigning world junior champion, Anahat went down 11-5, 6-11, 4-11, 7-11 for her third defeat to the Malaysian opponent in as many meetings.</p>
<p>“Anahat is very talented and so dangerous," said Sivasangari, who had defeated Anahat 3-0 in the final of the women’s singles at the Asian Games.</p>
<p>“She’s definitely amongst the top girls now, and she’s still so young. Coming into today’s match, I started a bit slow but got myself back into it, and I’m glad with the way I finished it," she added.</p>
<p>Anahat had earlier defeated Egypt’s world No. 3 and eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini while making it to the final four.</p>
<p>A day after taking out Nour El Sherbini in straight games, Anahat beat world No.14 Hany 4-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-2, 11-5 in 42 minutes in the quarterfinals.</p>
<p>“I’ve never played her before, and I didn’t know what to expect coming on to the court. I have watched her play so many times, and she is so experienced on the PSA Tour," Anahat said of Hany after fighting back to win from 1-2 down.</p>
<p>“Especially after winning yesterday (against ElSherbini), I know that If I’m playing well I had a chance against whoever I played. I wanted to come in with that mindset," added the reigning world junior champion.</p>
<p>Anahat revealed that she was a bit tired coming into the quarterfinal match but managed to raise her game just in time.</p>
<p>“…because of the emotions after winning yesterday. I just didn’t want to let go of the momentum today, I wanted to give it my all and I’m happy to get one step further in the tournament," added the Delhi player, who won singles silver at the recent Asian Games.</p>
<p>Gold level tournament attract top-10 and top-20 players and offer higher ranking points to help players qualify for major finals. The prize money on offer is a minimum USD 100,000.</p>
<p>The Silicon Valley Open’s prize purse is USD 143,500.</p>
<p>Anahat Singh was defeated in the semifinals by Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam with scores of 11-5, 6-11, 4-11, and 7-11.</p>
<p>Before reaching the final four, Anahat Singh secured a straight-game victory over Egypt's world No. 3 and eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini.</p>
<p>The Silicon Valley Open features a total prize purse of USD 143,500.</p>
