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Teen Sensation Stuns 8-Time Champ!
23 Oct
Summary
- Anahat Singh defeated eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini.
- The victory propelled Singh into the quarterfinals of the PSA Gold event.
- Singh previously won the World Junior Championship and Asian Games silver.
In a remarkable display at the Silicon Valley Open, 18-year-old Anahat Singh of India secured a monumental victory over Nour ElSherbini, the reigning eight-time world champion. Singh defeated the top-seeded Egyptian, ranked World No. 3, with a decisive 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 scoreline in just 30 minutes.
This stunning upset has propelled Singh into the quarterfinals of the USD143,500 PSA Gold event, marking the most significant win of her professional career to date. Born in New Delhi in March 2008, Singh has seen a meteoric rise, becoming India's first World Junior champion earlier in 2026 and a historic silver medalist at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Coached by former world No. 1 Grégory Gaultier, Singh turned professional in 2023 and has already amassed multiple PSA titles. Her latest triumph underscores her ability to challenge the game's elite, coming as squash prepares for its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028. The event continues to highlight a new generation of players capable of disrupting the established hierarchy.
