Bristol, March 10 (IANS) Urwashi Joshi’s impressive run at the University of the West of England Bristol Open came to an end in the semifinals when she was defeated by Breanne Flynn of Ireland. Despite winning the first two games, Joshi eventually lost 3-2 to Flynn.
Joshi, ranked world No 153, had defeated two seeded players in earlier rounds of the USD 3000 PSA Challenger Tour event. She started off strong by winning the opening two games 16-14 and 11-6. However, Flynn, a higher-ranked player, made a comeback by winning the next three games 11-8, 11-6, and 11-4, ultimately denying Joshi a spot in the PSA final.
The Indian player’s impressive performance at the tournament garnered attention as she made her way through the earlier rounds, defeating tough opponents. Despite the loss in the semifinals, Joshi’s talent and determination were evident throughout the competition.
Flynn’s victory over Joshi in the semifinals highlights the competitiveness of the tournament and showcases the talent of players from different countries participating in the event. The back-and-forth nature of the match kept spectators on the edge of their seats, making it an exciting matchup to witness.
