India’s young squash prodigy Anahat Singh saw her impressive campaign at the Silicon Valley Open come to an end following a 3-1 defeat against Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam in the semi-finals on Friday. Playing in Redwood City, the 18-year-old Indian prospect started brightly on the court but ultimately fell short as her experienced opponent turned the match around to secure a spot in the championship decider.
Despite capturing the opening game with relative ease, Anahat could not maintain her momentum as the Malaysian contender adjusted her strategy. Sivasangari rallied strongly to claim the subsequent three games on the trot, sealing the contest with a 5-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 scoreline. This latest encounter adds another chapter to their growing rivalry, having previously met when Sivasangari denied the Indian player the gold medal in the women’s singles event at the Asian Games.
Match Dynamics and Turning Point
- Anahat Singh opened the semi-final clash strongly, securing an 11-5 victory in the first game.
- Sivasangari Subramaniam responded by adjusting her accuracy and rhythm to dominate the next three games.
- The final scoreline read 5-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 in favor of the Malaysian player after a hard-fought battle in Redwood City.
- The defeat concludes an impressive tournament run for the 18-year-old Indian squash star on the international circuit.
Historic Run and Future Outlook
Before bowing out in the semi-finals, Anahat had already etched her name in the history books earlier in the tournament by overcoming world No. 14 Salma Hany in a grueling five-game battle lasting 42 minutes. That quarter-final victory made her the first Indian woman squash player since 2019 to reach the semi-finals of a PSA Tour Gold-level event, marking her maiden appearance at this stage of a tournament of such magnitude. Reflecting on the match, Sivasangari praised the teenager’s immense talent and noted that she is already establishing herself among the top players on the global tour despite her young age.
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