India squash player Abhay Singh is on his way to potentially securing his second PSA Challenger Tour title back-to-back as he advances to the semifinals of the Goodfellow Classic squash tournament in Toronto. The 25-year-old defeated Frenchman Maceo Levy in the quarterfinals and will now face Abdelrahman Abdelkhalek of Egypt in the next stage.
Abhay Singh, the top seed, triumphed over Levy with a score of 13-11, 11-7, 11-3 in just 33 minutes. The Indian player, currently ranked 66th in the world, previously claimed victory at the JSW Willingdon PSA event in Mumbai last month. His success in 2023 includes a memorable performance in the final against Pakistan and securing the men’s team gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games by saving two match points for India.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, Ramit Tandon faced a defeat at the hands of Egyptian eighth seed Tarek Momen in the second round of the Windy City Open, a PSA World Tour Platinum event. Tandon lost to Momen with a score of 5-11, 11-4, 11-4, 11-8 in 34 minutes of play.
Abhay Singh’s impressive run at the Goodfellow Classic and his upcoming semifinal match against Abdelrahman Abdelkhalek will be closely watched by squash enthusiasts. On the other hand, Tandon’s setback in Chicago highlights the competitive nature of the sport at the international level. Both players continue to represent India with pride and talent on the professional squash circuit.
The Indian squash community eagerly awaits Abhay Singh’s performance in the remainder of the Goodfellow Classic as he vies for another PSA Challenger Tour title. Tandon’s experience in Chicago, despite the defeat, will undoubtedly serve as a learning opportunity for the talented player as he prepares for future competitions on the global stage.
