Chennai: Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu upstaged
top seed Andrew Wagih Shoukry of Egypt to storm into the final
of the Indian PSA Challenger Series number five squash
tournament here today.
Harinder, ranked 102 in the world, was methodical in
demolishing the highly rated Shoukry 11-5, 11-8, 12-10 in 29
minutes.
The Indian is now in line for his second PSA title after
winning the first in the Indian challenger series in September
last.
Harinder, coached by the renowned Malcom Willstrom of
England, has shown great improvement in his game since moving
his base to Pontefort (England) to pursue his studies.
In the other men’s semifinal, second seed James Snell of
England tamed fifth seed Ahmed Hawas of Egypt 11-3, 11-6, 11-7
in 29 mins.
The women's final in the Indian WISPA Challenger Series
will be fought between top two seeds Siti Munirah Jusoh of
Malaysia and Fiona Moverley of England.
Jusoh humbled fourth seeded Australia Zoe Petrovansky
11-5, 11-9, 13-11 while Moverley thumped Lauren 11-4, 12-10,
11-5.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, November 20, 2009, 20:08