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18-year-old Anahat’s historic run at Silicon Valley Open comes to an end

India’s young squash star Anahat Singh saw her run at the Silicon Valley Open come to an end after losing 3-1 to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam on Friday (local time) in Redwood City.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:08 AM
18-year-old Anahat’s historic run at Silicon Valley Open comes to an end
Key Things to Know
  • Anahat Singh's Silicon Valley Open run ended with a 3-1 semifinal loss to Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam.
  • Subramaniam recovered from a game down to win 5-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 in Redwood City.
  • Singh became the first Indian woman since 2019 to reach a PSA Tour Gold-level semifinal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eighteen-year-old Indian squash player Anahat Singh was eliminated from the Silicon Valley Open after losing 3-1 to Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in the semifinals in Redwood City. Singh took the opening game 11-5, but Subramaniam recovered to win the next three games 11-6, 11-4, and 11-7, earning a place in the tournament final.

Despite the defeat, Singh's run marked a significant milestone, as she became the first Indian woman since 2019 to reach a PSA Tour Gold-level semifinal. During her campaign, she defeated eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in the second round and edged world No. 14 Salma Hany 3-2 in the quarterfinals.

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