In a display of raw talent and tactical brilliance, 17-year-old Anahat Singh from Delhi secured her spot in the second round of the prestigious Tournament of Champions in New York. Facing England’s Lucy Turmel, Anahat prevailed 11-3, 11-6, 9-11, 13-11, leveraging her powerful baseline rallies and decisive forehand shots to seal the win.
Up next for the rising star is a daunting encounter with sixth-seeded Japanese player Satomi Watanabe. This victory is no fluke—Anahat has been building momentum all year. At the British Junior Open earlier this month, she powered into the under-19 girls’ final, narrowly losing to top French prospect Lauren Baltayan after a semifinal masterclass against Egypt’s Malika El Karaksy, wrapped up in just 28 minutes.
Anahat’s 2025 PSA campaign has been remarkable, propelling her to a career-high world ranking of 28. Highlights include a epic five-game upset over squash legend Joshna Chinappa in the HCL Indian Tour 4 final in Chennai, and securing her 13th professional title at the SRFI Indian Open in Indore. Her consistency against top-20 foes marks her as one to watch.
The men’s side brought mixed fortunes, with Abhay Singh bowing out in the opening round. The world No. 29, fresh off helping India clinch its maiden Squash World Cup in the mixed teams category, pushed Spain’s Iker Pajares all the way before succumbing 4-11, 11-4, 7-11, 11-3, 3-11.
As Anahat gears up for her big test, India’s squash contingent eyes redemption and further upsets in this elite Platinum event.