HCL Juniors Shine on Day 3!
Indore: The third day of the HCL 14th Indian Junior Open at Daly College in Indore continued to showcase the burgeoning talent of junior squash players. With intense matches across various age categories, the tournament’s excitement escalated. Here are some of the key highlights from the day:
Match Highlights:
Girls Under 19 Category:
– Diya Dhillon delivered a strong performance against Durga Hiru Paradhi, winning 11-4, 11-2, 11-7.
– Nirupama Dubey, seeded second, displayed her prowess with a decisive victory over Garima Nagar, cruising to a win with scores of 11-3, 11-3, 11-1.
Boys Under 19 Action:
– *Priyanshu Kumar*, the top seed, faced a challenging match against Omkar Vinod but emerged victorious with scores of 11-5, 7-11, 12-10, 12-10.
– Abhiraj Singh, in the 5/8 seed bracket, also secured a win against Abhinav Singh with scores of 11-8, 11-5, 11-3.
Girls Under 17 Confrontations:
– *Eesha Shrivastava*, the number one seed, showed dominance with a swift victory over Kuhu Parakh, winning 11-3, 11-2, 11-1.
– *Ritwika Singh Bundela*, seeded second, trounced Katyayani Saktawat with overwhelming scores of 11-1, 11-1, 11-0.
Boys Under 17 Challenges:
– Purav Rambhia, seeded first, continued his strong performance with a solid win over Yuvaditya Jain, recording scores of 11-4, 11-8, 11-6.
– Arjun Ramdas, another second seed, battled through an intense match against Ritwik Singh Bundela, finally prevailing after Ritwik retired during the match at 13-11.
Girls Under 15 Stalwarts:
– Aadya Budhia, the top seed, dismantled Kimaayra Jain with a powerful display, winning 11-1, 11-2, 11-2.
– Fabiha Nafees, seeded second, defeated Aaravi Raina with convincing scores of 11-6, 11-3, 11-4.
These matches are just a glimpse of the fierce competition and the Main draw for HCL 14th Indian Junior Open are starting tomorrow.
HCL Squash Tour Indore 2024 – Day 3 Quarterfinals Highlights
The HCL Squash Tour in Indore moved into an exciting phase with the quarterfinals bringing some intense matchups on Day 3. The competition at Daly College saw top players from different countries clashing, each aiming for a spot in the semifinals. Here are the highlights from the quarterfinal matches:
Match Highlights:
– Rathika Suthanthira Seelan vs. Navya Sundararajan (IND): Top-seeded Rathika continued her dominant form, overcoming Navya Sundararajan in a competitive four-set match, winning 11-2, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6. Rathika’s agility and tactical play were on full display, setting her up for a strong semifinal appearance.
– Ravindu Laksiri (SRI) vs. Diwakar Singh (IND): In a nail-biting match, Ravindu Laksiri fought hard against wildcard entry Diwakar Singh, eventually securing a victory with scores of 9-11, 11-5, 11-6, 11-8. Laksiri’s recovery after dropping the first game showcased his resilience and championship mentality.
– Yeheni Kuruppu (SRI) vs. Akanksha Gupta (IND): Akanksha Gupta pulled off an upset against the third seed, Yeheni Kuruppu, in a thrilling five-setter, winning 7-11, 11-1, 7-11, 11-4, 10-12. Gupta’s perseverance and strategic execution under pressure were commendable, earning her a memorable victory.
– Nirupama Dubey (IND) vs. Anjali Semwal (IND): This all-Indian clash saw Nirupama Dubey triumph over Anjali Semwal in a five-game thriller, with scores of 7-11, 11-6, 11-7, 6-11, 11-3. Dubey’s ability to come back strong in the final game demonstrated her mental toughness and skill.
– Vedant Patel (IND) vs. Arihant K S (IND): Vedant Patel emerged victorious in the longest match of the day, a gripping five-set encounter against Arihant K S, with the final scores reading 8-11, 12-14, 13-11, 11-8, 11-9. Patel’s stamina and strategic adjustments throughout the match were key to his success.
These matches set the stage for an exciting semifinal round, with players showing great skill, determination, and sportsmanship. The HCL Squash Tour in Indore continues to be a showcase of top-tier squash, providing thrilling entertainment for all fans of the sport.
