Anahat Singh on fire, enters big league with PSA Bronze Title win

New Delhi: Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh produced a remarkable run on way to the Squash on Fire Open 2026 title in Washington. This is the biggest crown of her young career and marks a breakthrough performance on the PSA World Tour.

The 17-year-old from Delhi defeated top seed and world No. 10 Georgina Kennedy of England in straight games -- 12-10, 11-5, 11-7 -- in just 26 minutes to seal the PSA Bronze title on February 1.

“I’m extremely happy,” Anahat was quoted as saying by PSA. “Coming into this event, I played the British Junior Open a few weeks back and I didn’t play too well. I knew in between these events – ToC (Tournament of Champions) as well – I had some time to train, and I did as much as I possibly could to get the best out of my game.

“I knew I wanted to do well in these events, get my ranking up and also put on a performance. And I’m glad I was able to do that this time.”

Anahat's consistency, resilience and flair under pressure were on full display as she overcame higher-ranked opponents en route to lifting her maiden PSA Bronze-level title.

The tournament featured a strong international field. Anahat, seeded seventh, entered the main draw with confidence after a solid season that saw her climb inside the world’s top 30. Victory in the Squash on Fire Open 2026 has taken her inside the world's top 20.

Anahat's journey in the tournament began with a bye in the first round. She then defeated South Africa's Hayley Ward 3-1 (11-5, 11-8, 12-14, 11-5) in Round 2.

In the quarterfinals, Anahat faced Egypt’s second seed Sana Ibrahim, a world No. 17 player who started the match strongly. Sana raced to a 2–0 lead, winning the first two games with identical margins of 11-8.

However, Anahat showed poise beyond her years, mounting an impressive comeback. She won the third game 11–7 and then edged ahead in the fourth 11–8. In the deciding fifth game, Anahat surged to victory with an 11–7 scoreline, showcasing her never-say-die attitude and tactical adaptability under pressure.

Maintaining momentum, Anahat progressed to the semifinals where she met Sabrina Sobhy of the United States, ranked world No. 23. The Indian teenager dominated the early exchanges to take a 2–0 lead with scores of 11–9 and 11–3. Sobhy fought back in the third, 11–9, but Anahat regained control in the fourth, closing out the match 11–5 to secure her place in the final.

The final saw Anahat pitted against top seed and world No. 10 Georgina Kennedy of England — a player with greater experience.

In a high-quality game, Anahat started strong, fighting back from 8–10 in the first game to clinch it 12–10. She carried that confidence forward, easing through the second 11–5 and then closing out the match 11–7 in the third. Her tactical variety and calm under pressure were key factors in denying Kennedy a foothold in the contest.

With this victory, Anahat not only claimed her first PSA World Tour title but also made a significant jump in the rankings, breaking into the top 20 and becoming one of India’s most exciting young squash stars on the global stage.

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