Bega: Teenage Indian squash player Anahat Singh reached the final of the NSW Bega Open 2025 after a hard-fought win over Egypt’s Nour Khafagy in the semifinal on Saturday.
She will now look to add a 13th PSA title to her name when she faces Habiba Hani in the final.
The 17-year-old from Delhi, who is already a double Asian Games bronze medallist, won the gruelling contest 3-2 (10-12, 11-5, 11-5, 10-12, 11-7) in 54 minutes. Despite sustaining an injury during the match, Anahat showed resilience to outlast Khafagy, who came into the event after winning the HCL Tournament. With this win, Anahat became the first Indian woman to reach a PSA Copper-level final.
In the title match, the top seed will face second-seeded Egyptian Habiba Hani. who booked her place in the summit clash with a 3-1 (11-9, 7-11, 12-10, 11-6) victory over India’s Akanksha Salunkhe in 42 minutes. IANS
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