World C’ship: Anahat, Abhay begin campaign with victories

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh began their respective campaigns at the Squash World Championship with victories in the opening round on Saturday.

Anahat, 17, overcame a loss in the first game to eke out a 10-12, 11-9, 6-11, 11-6, 11-6 victory over her American opponent Marina Stefanoni.

Meanwhile, her compatriot Abhay sent Switzerland's Nicolas Mueller packing with a 11-7, 2-11, 11-7, 11-6 triumph.

Anahat will face Egypt's Fayrouz Aboelkheir in the next round while Abhay will also take on an Egyptian opponent, Youssef Ibrahim, in his second round match.

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