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New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sivasangari moves up to No. 9 in latest world rankings
KUALA LUMPUR: Asian champion S. Sivasangari has climbed back into the women's world top 10, moving up two spots to No. 9 in the latest PSA Tour world rankings released on Monday. The 26-year-old earned valuable ranking points after finishing runner-up to world No. 1 Nouran Gohar of Egypt at the Grasshopper Cup in Zurich on Sunday. Sivasangari's highest-ever ranking was No. 7 after she clinched the Cincinnati Cup title in February. Compatriot Rachel Arnold moved up one spot to No. 19 after reaching the Squash On Fire Open final, where she was defeated by world No. 10 Amanda Sobhy of the United States. In the men's rankings, Ng Eain Yow, who was runner-up at the Squash On Fire Open, maintained his No. 10 ranking.
Free Malaysia Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Squash champs in top form, reach 2 finals
S Sivasangari won in a gruelling four-setter in Zurich, while Ng Eain Yow had it easy in Washington. PETALING JAYA : National squash champions S Sivasangari and Ng Eain Yow advanced to the finals of two tournaments in Zurich, Switzerland, and Washington, US, early this morning (Malaysian time). Sivasangari, the world No 11, overcame the tournament's second seed, Tinne Gilis of Belgium, in a gruelling four-set semifinal match at the 2025 Grasshopper Cup in Zurich to advance to the final, Bernama reported. She won 13-11, 7-11, 11-8, 15-13 and will face world No 1 Nouran Gohar of Egypt in tomorrow's final. Gohar, who has defeated Sivasangari in all their previous three encounters, won 11-2, 8-11, 11-5, 11-1 in the other semifinal against England's Georgina Kennedy. In the 2025 Squash On Fire Open in Washington, Eain Yow, the tournament's second seed, defeated unseeded Kareem El Torkey of Egypt 11-5, 11-4, 11-6 to advance to the final, where he will meet top seed Marwan Elshorbagy of England. Elshorbagy, who has also defeated Eain Yow in all their previous three meetings, prevailed over Gregoire Marche of France 11-8, 11-7, 9-11, 11-8 in the other semifinal.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Heartbreak for Eain Yow, Rachel and Sivasangari in squash finals
KUALA LUMPUR: It was hard luck for world No. 10 Ng Eain Yow and world No. 20 Rachel Arnold after they came up short in the men's and women's finals at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington on Sunday. Third seed Eain Yow fell 11-9, 11-9, 11-5 in 38 minutes to top seed Marwan El Shorbagy of England in the men's final. Fourth seed Rachel battled bravely but lost 11-4, 11-3, 9-11, 11-9 to world No. 10 Amanda Sobhy of the United States in the women's final. Meanwhile, women's Asian champion and world No. 11 S. Sivasangari also fell short in the Grasshopper Cup final in Zurich, losing 11-7, 14-12, 11-9 to world No. 1 and world champion Nouran Gohar of Egypt. It was Sivasangari's fourth defeat to Nouran in as many meetings. National head coach Ajaz Azmat admitted it was a tough day for Malaysian squash. "However, they did well to reach their respective finals. Their opponents were just too strong," said Ajaz. "They need to continue training hard with the hope of winning titles in upcoming tournaments." Ajaz also expects Sivasangari to regain her place in the world's top 10 following her strong showing in Zurich. "Sivasangari made the right decision by moving her training base from Cornell in the US to Prague earlier this month to train under former world champion Gregory Gaultier of France," he said. "All three players will now turn their attention to preparing for the World Championships in Chicago from May 8-17."
New Straits Times
27-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Eain Yow cruises, Rachel fights back to reach Squash On Fire finals
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 10 Ng Eain Yow and world No. 20 Rachel Arnold continued their impressive form to reach the men's and women's finals of the Squash On Fire Open in Washington on Saturday. Asian champion Eain Yow powered past world No. 49 Kareem El Torkey of Egypt 11-5, 11-4, 11-6 in just 35 minutes to book his place in the men's final. Meanwhile, Rachel pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat world No. 8 Rowan Elaraby of Egypt 3-11, 11-6, 12-10, 6-11, 11-7 in a 51-minute thriller. The 30-year-old Malaysian was trailing 7-5 in the fifth game before reeling off six straight points to seal her first win over Elaraby in eight meetings. Rachel, who lifted the China Open title last November, will face American world No. 10 Amanda Sobhy in Sunday's final. Third seed Sobhy cruised past seventh seed Kenzy Ayman of Egypt 11-8, 11-4, 11-6 in just 22 minutes in her semi-final. Rachel will be chasing her first win over Sobhy, having lost their previous two encounters. On her semi-final win, Rachel said: "I'm happy with my performance. I fought well today in the fifth. It was edgy at times, but I'm really happy with the win. "I think it was back and forth - sometimes Elaraby would get the momentum, sometimes it was me. "I just tried to stay positive throughout the entire match, and it really helped. "I'm feeling positive ahead of the final. I think I'll be the underdog and I just want to try my best," she told PSA World Tour. Eain Yow will meet world No. 8 and top seed Marwan El Shorbagy of England in the men's final. El Shorbagy saw off fourth seed Gregoire Marche of France 11-8, 11-7, 9-11, 11-8 in 45 minutes to reach the title decider. Eain Yow will start as the underdog, having lost all three of his previous meetings against El Shorbagy.
Barnama
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Sivasangari, Eain Yow Storm Into Finals On Different Shores
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- National women's squash ace S. Sivasangari advanced to the final of the 2025 Grasshopper Cup in style after defeating the tournament's second seed in the semifinals in Zurich, Switzerland, early today. The world number 11 produced an impressive performance to overcome Tinne Gilis of Belgium 3-1 (13-11, 7-11, 11-8, 15-13), according to the official website, Grasshopper Cup 2025 - PSA Squash Tour. In the final scheduled for tomorrow (early morning Malaysian time), Sivasangari will face world number one Nouran Gohar of Egypt, who defeated England's Georgina Kennedy 3-1 (11-2, 8-11, 11-5, 11-1) in the other semifinal match. bootstrap slideshow Gohar holds a 100 per cent winning record against Sivasangari, having won all three of their previous encounters. Meanwhile, in another separate tournament, national men's squash player Ng Eain Yow also recorded a positive result by advancing to the final of the 2025 Squash On Fire Open in Washington, United States. Eain Yow, who is seeded second in the tournament, defeated unseeded Egyptian player Kareem El Torkey in the semifinals with a 3-0 win (11-5, 11-4, 11-6), according to the official website Squash on Fire Open 2025 - PSA Squash Tour. Awaiting Eain Yow in tomorrow's final is top seed Marwan Elshorbagy of England, who overcame Gregoire Marche of France 3-1 (11-8, 11-7, 9-11, 11-8) in the other semifinal match. For the record, Eain Yow has lost all three of his previous meetings against national women's squash player Rachel Arnold also booked her place in the final in Washington after stunning top seed Rowan Elaraby of Egypt 3-2 (3-11, 11-6, 12-10, 6-11, 11-7) in the semifinals.
