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Teen Star Anahat's Epic Comeback Stuns Squash World in Washington

Indian teenage sensation Anahat Singh staged a remarkable comeback from two games down to defeat Egypt's Sana Ibrahim in the Squash on Fire Open quarterfinals. The 17-year-old world No. 31 showed immense composure to win 3-2 after being on the brink of elimination. Her victory, sealed by winning five consecutive points in the fifth game, books her a semifinal spot against American Sabrina Sobhy. In the men's draw, India's Veer Chotrani was defeated by England's Declan James.

Key Points: Anahat Singh's Stunning Comeback Reaches Squash Semifinals

  • Fought back from 2-0 down
  • Overturned deficits in key games
  • Won 11-7 in deciding fifth
  • Reaches PSA Bronze semifinal
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Anahat stages stunning comeback to enter Squash on Fire SF in Washington

Indian teen Anahat Singh fights back from 0-2 down to beat Sana Ibrahim and reach the Squash on Fire Open semifinals in Washington.

"reeling off the next five points on the bounce to close out the comeback win - Report"

Washington, Jan 31

Teenage star Anahat Singh fought back from 2-0 down to beat No. 2 seed Sana Ibrahim and reach the Squash on Fire Open semifinals on Saturday.

The Indian world No. 31 and seventh seed fought her way back into the contest, overturning a 6-5 deficit in both the third and fourth games, to edge out the Egyptian world No. 17 8-11, 8-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 in the PSA Bronze-level event.

Anahat, 17, has already made a name for herself on the PSA Tour this season, most notably reaching the semi-finals of the Silver-level Canadian Women's Open in October, climbing up inside the world's top 30 soon afterwards.

She is now one win away from her biggest career final, but she had to do things the hard way on quarter-finals day in Washington D.C., falling two games behind to Ibrahim in the day's penultimate match.

But with a full crowd watching on - a crowd which included her coach Greg Gaultier and plenty of vocal support for her - Singh clawed her way back into the contest, overturning a 6-5 deficit in both the third and fourth games.

Key to her turnaround was undoubtedly her composure at crucial moments, an impressive trait for a player so young, and she continued to play with her fluid, attacking style throughout.

At 6-7 down in the fifth, she had little room for error, but errors were not on her radar, reeling off the next five points on the bounce to close out the comeback win, turning to the crowd and letting out a huge roar of emotion.

She will now face the in-form Sabrina Sobhy for a place in the final, after the American ended the impressive run of the unseeded Jana Swaify with a 3-0 win.

Meanwhile, Veer Chotrani lost 8-11, 11-6, 14-12, 11-9 to the sixth seed from England Declan James in the men's quarterfinal.

- IANS

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Arjun K
This is the kind of news that makes my morning! From 6-7 down in the fifth to win five points straight? That's champion mentality. Go Anahat! All the best for the semis.
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Rohit P
So proud of her! But a small note - we need to celebrate Veer Chotrani's effort too. He put up a great fight against the 6th seed, taking a game and pushing another to 14-12. Both are doing us proud.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, it's fantastic to see such a young talent making waves internationally. Her attacking style is so fun to watch. Good luck against Sabrina Sobhy!
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Karthik V
Bahut badhiya! 🎉 This is exactly what our sports ecosystem needs - young athletes breaking through on the world stage. Hope the media gives her and squash the coverage they deserve, not just cricket.
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Nikhil C
Impressive, but let's not get carried away. It's a Bronze-level event. The real test will be consistently performing at Silver and Gold levels. That said, her composure is a great sign for the future.

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