How Anahat Beat an 8-Time World Champion to Script the Biggest Win of Her Career
The 18-year-old Indian won 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in 30 minutes for the biggest victory of her career.
- On Thursday, 18-year-old Indian squash player Anahat Singh defeated eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, California.
- India head coach Harinder Pal Sandhu believed Anahat "definitely does have a shot" against the legend, citing El Sherbini's recent patchy form and four losses in her last seven tour matches.
- Anahat secured the victory in 30 minutes with scores of 11-8, 11-8, 11-7, describing the experience of beating the athlete she long admired as "The Warrior Princess" as "unreal."
- This victory marks the biggest win of Anahat's career, surpassing her recent Asian Games silver medal; the 18-year-old is now ranked 15th in the world.
- Squash Rackets Federation of India secretary-general Cyrus Poncha remains optimistic about Anahat's trajectory toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games, citing her "fearless attitude" as essential to her growth.
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Anahat Singh secures biggest win of her career, beats 8-time world champion El Sherbini to reach Silicon Valley Open QFs - The Tribune
Anahat, who recently had success in the recently concluded Asian Games, beat the eight-time world champion clean by 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-7), with the match lasting just 30 minutes.
Anahat Singh Secures Biggest Win of Her Career, Beats 8-time World Champion El Sherbini to Reach Silicon Valley Open QFs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Anahat, who recently had success in the recently concluded Asian Games, beat the eight-time world champion clean by 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-7), with the match lasting just 30 minutes. Sports News | Anahat Singh Secures Biggest Win of Her Career, Beats 8-time World Champion El Sherbini to Reach Silicon Valley Open QFs.
Anahat Singh defeated eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini of Egypt 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 to reach the quarterfinals of the Silicon Valley Open. This is Anahat's biggest career win against a world number three player.
Anahat Singh's Historic Upset At Silicon Valley Open
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh, 18, achieved a career-defining victory by defeating eight-time world champion and top seed Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the Silicon Valley Open. This win propels her into the quarterfinals of the prestigious PSA Gold event.
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