Historic Squash Final Comeback
India's Anahat Singh Overcomes Deficit to Reach Asian Games Squash Final
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India’s 18-year-old Anahat Singh rallied from two games down to defeat Japan’s world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe and reach the Asian Games women’s squash singles final, guaranteeing herself a medal. The world No. 17 won 9-11, 11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 11-3, saving match points in the third game before taking control; she is reported to be the first Indian woman to reach the event’s singles final. Indian teammates Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar earned bronze in mixed doubles after losing their semifinal to Hong Kong.
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During the semifinal, Anahat collided with Watanabe’s shoulder while chasing the ball. Play paused briefly while Anahat received medical attention.
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Anahat also had to rally in the fourth game: after falling behind 6-8, she won five consecutive points to take it 11-6 and level the match.
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Anahat’s win avenged a five-game defeat to Watanabe earlier in the year.
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A gold medal in the Asian Games singles final would guarantee Anahat direct entry to the Los Angeles Olympics.
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