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Anahat Singh's Dream Run Ends: Teen Sensation Falls in Canadian Open Semis

Anahat Singh's remarkable Canadian Women's Open journey concluded in the semi-finals against England's Gina Kennedy. The 17-year-old Indian had previously created a major upset by defeating world No. 7 Tinne Gilis for her first top-10 victory. Despite the loss, Kennedy praised Singh's natural talent and deceptive playing style. The teenager continues to make history, having recently become the first Indian woman to reach a PSA Copper-level final.

Key Points: Anahat Singh Loses to Gina Kennedy in Canadian Women's Open

  • Anahat Singh lost 3-0 to world No. 10 Gina Kennedy in 30 minutes
  • Teenager scored first career win against top-10 player Tinne Gilis
  • Made history as first Indian in PSA Copper-level final recently
  • Ended India's 15-year junior worlds medal drought with bronze
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Anahat Singh falls short against Gina Kennedy in Canadian Women's Open semi-finals

Indian squash star Anahat Singh's impressive Canadian Women's Open campaign ends with semi-final defeat to England's Gina Kennedy despite stunning top-10 victory.

"She's such a natural squash player, you can't coach that deceptive swing - Gina Kennedy"

New Delhi, October 30

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh's remarkable Canadian Women's Open 2025 campaign ended with a semi-final defeat to England's world No. 10 Gina Kennedy, at Brookfield Place in Toronto on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old Anahat Singh, 43rd in the PSA World Rankings, lost to Kennedy, also the reigning Commonwealth Games champion, 3-0 (11-5, 11-8, 12-10) in 30 minutes, as per Olympics.com.

Earlier at the PSA Silver event, Anahat Singh ended world No. 7 Tinne Gilis' title defence in the quarter-finals on Tuesday with a 3-0 (12-10, 11-9, 11-9) win. It was Anahat's first win against a top-10 player.

Kennedy's experience and skill proved too much for the 17-year-old Indian sensation, who had earlier stunned world No. 7 Tinne Gilis and world No. 20 Melissa Alves to reach the semis.

The Englishwoman heaped high praise on her teenage opponent after the match.

"She (Anahat Singh) has had a great tournament this week, and I said to my coach back home that she's such a natural squash player, you can't coach that deceptive swing that she has and how she moves the ball around. She was maybe a little tired from the week, which is to be expected," Kennedy said after the match.

Singh made history in August as the first Indian woman to reach a PSA World Tour Copper-level final at the NSW Squash Bega Open 2025 in Australia. Unfortunately, an ankle injury forced her to withdraw during the title clash, denying her the chance to claim the trophy.

Singh claimed a bronze medal at the World Junior Squash Championships 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, ending India's 15-year drought for an individual medal at the under-19 event. Anahat Singh also won the Asian senior titles in women's and mixed doubles earlier this year and made her senior World Championship debut in Chicago.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Semi-final loss but what a performance! Beating Gilis and Alves shows she belongs at the top level. Kennedy is world class, so no shame in this result. Anahat is the real deal 💪
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Sarah B
As a squash fan from Canada, I watched this match. Anahat has incredible talent! Her deceptive swing is amazing to watch. Kennedy's praise says it all - she's a natural player who will only get better.
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Vikram M
The progress she's made this year is phenomenal - from junior worlds bronze to beating top 10 players. But I hope she gets proper rest and injury management. The ankle injury in Australia was concerning. Need to pace herself for long career.
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Ananya R
Ending India's 15-year junior medal drought AND beating world No. 7 in same year? Wah! This girl is special. Can't wait to see her in more international tournaments. Squash needs more Indian stars like her ✨
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Michael C
Impressive run by the young Indian player. The scoreline doesn't tell the full story - she pushed Kennedy hard in the last two games. With more experience against top players, she'll be winning these matches soon.

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