Rachel Crashes Out Early At British Open 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- National squash player Rachel Arnold crashed out in the first round of the 2025 British Open after losing 6-11, 12-14, 5-11 to Egypt's Kenzy Ayman in Birmingham today.
The Egyptian needed just 26 minutes to send the Malaysian packing.
World number 19 Rachel found herself outplayed by world number 38 Kenzy in their first career encounter.

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