Smashing Sivasangari reaches Silicon Valley Open semis
Malaysian squash player S. Sivasangari advanced to the semi-finals of the Silicon Valley Open after defeating Rachel Arnold in straight sets. She is set to face India's Anahat Singh in the next round, a rematch of their recent Asian Games final.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive landscape of professional squash and the rising prominence of Asian athletes in the sport.
PETALING JAYA: National squash ace S. Sivasangari secured her place in the semi-finals of the Silicon Valley Open, defeating compatriot Rachel Arnold in straight sets on Thursday (Oct 22).
The world No. 4 demonstrated dominant form at the Squash Zone in Redwood City, California, dispatching world No. 22 Rachel 11-7, 11-5, 11-6 in 24 minutes.
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