Anahat scripts history, storms into maiden PSA Gold semi-final
Indian squash player Anahat Singh has reached her first PSA Gold-level semi-final after a comeback victory against Salma Hany at the Silicon Valley Open. The 18-year-old recovered from a 1-2 deficit to win the match in five games.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant career milestone for a rising star in international squash, highlighting her growing competitiveness against top-ranked players.
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh continued her giant-killing run at the Silicon Valley Open 2026, producing a remarkable comeback to defeat Egypt's Salma Hany in a five-game thriller and book her maiden semi-final berth at a PSA Gold-level event. The 18-year-old World No. 15 recovered from a 1-2 deficit to register a 4-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-2, 11-5 victory over the sixth-seeded Egyptian in 42 minutes in Redwood City, California.Anahat showed tremendous resilience after twice falling behind in the contest, raising her level in the final two games to complete an impressive turnaround. Having conceded the opening and third games, the Indian dominated the closing stages, dropping just seven points across the last two games to seal a landmark win.The victory marks another significant milestone in Anahat's burgeoning career and comes on the back of her stunning second-round upset of eight-time world champion and World No.
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