New York erupted with excitement as India’s young squash sensation Anahat Singh stormed into the second round of the PSA Platinum Tournament of Champions. The Delhi dynamo dismantled England’s Lucy Turmel in a gripping four-game battle, winning 11-3, 11-6, 9-11, 13-11. Anahat’s victory was powered by her relentless baseline play and clutch forehand winners that left Turmel scrambling.
Her next challenge comes against Japan’s sixth seed Satomi Watanabe, a matchup that promises fireworks on the glass court. Anahat’s performance underscores her rapid rise. Just weeks ago, she dazzled at the British Junior Open in Birmingham, reaching the women’s under-19 final. Though she fell to France’s second seed Lauren Baltayan 9-11, 11-7, 3-11, 9-11, her semifinal demolition of Egypt’s Malika El Karaksy in a mere 28 minutes highlighted her dominance.
In 2025, Anahat has been on fire in the PSA Tour, climbing to world No. 28 in her second professional season. She stunned former world No. 10 Joshna Chinappa in a thrilling five-set final at the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 in Chennai. Adding to her accolades, she claimed her 13th PSA title at the Daly College SRFI Indian Open in Indore, proving she’s a force among the elite.
Meanwhile, disappointment struck in the men’s draw for India. World No. 29 Abhay Singh was outlasted by Spain’s Iker Pajares 4-11, 11-4, 7-11, 11-3, 3-11 in a hard-fought first-round clash. Abhay, a key architect of India’s historic first Squash World Cup triumph in the mixed team event, showed grit but couldn’t overcome Pajares’ precision.
Anahat’s breakthrough keeps India’s squash dreams alive in New York, setting the stage for more glory as the tournament intensifies.
