Suraj Chand continues good form; Patel upsets Rana in Willingdon Club Squash Classic Open

IANS January 22, 2025 197 views

The Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open is heating up with some incredible young talent on display! Swarit Patel made waves by upsetting the second-seeded player in a nail-biting match that went to four games. Suraj Chand is proving he's a rising star, continuing his remarkable run with another impressive victory. This tournament is showcasing the incredible potential of India's young squash players, highlighting the depth of talent in the sport.

"A gruelling match that went the distance" - Match Description
Mumbai, Jan 21: Chandigarh's Swarit Patel, seeded in the 9 to 16 category, pulled off an upset victory over second seed Harshal Rana from Haryana, winning a tough four-game match to advance to the Boys' U-15 semifinals in the four-star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open on Tuesday. Patel won 12-10, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9 to set up a clash with Karnataka's Shreshet Iyer, seeded three/four.

Key Points

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Swarit Patel upsets second seed Harshal Rana in Boys' U-15 category

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Suraj Chand continues impressive form with quarter-final victory

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Sunita Patel advances to women's semifinals with strategic win

In a gruelling men's quarter-final match that went the distance, Suraj Chand continued his good form to get the better of Mohit Bhatt 11-6, 9-11, 6-11, 11-3, 11-6.

Suraj, who trains at the Jindal Squash Academy, Vashind, and recently represented India at the Asian and World Team Championships, had accounted for current U-19 National champ Ayaan Vaziralli in the previous round.

In women's action, Sunita Patel seeded 5/8 got the better of Janet Vishi (3/4) 7-11, 11-4, 11-4, 13-11 to enter the last four.

The Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open is one of the top category tournaments for young squash players in the domestic circuit. Along with events at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and Bombay Gymkhana, Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open forms three important stops in the squash circuit of Mumbai, providing opportunities for players at all levels.

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Squash Willingdon Sports Club Swarit Patel Suraj Chand Harshal Rana Sunita Patel
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