Yasshmita, Xin Ying reach Egyptian Open main draw
KUALA LUMPUR: Cairo-based J Yasshmita is among three Malaysian players to qualify for the main draw of the Egyptian Open in Giza.
Cairo-based Malaysian players J Yasshmita and Xin Ying have advanced to the main draw of the Egyptian Open. Despite losing the final qualifier to fellow Malaysian Yee Xin Ying, Yasshmita secured her spot by defeating France's Enora Villard and Wales' Lowri Roberts. Meanwhile, Xin Ying will face England's Lucy Turmel in the opening round.
The third Malaysian qualifier, Joachim Chuah, overcame Sanjay Jeeva in the final qualifier and will take on Switzerland's Nicolas Mueller. Both Yasshmita and Xin Ying, ranked 62nd and 71st respectively, expressed excitement and determination to perform well in the Diamond-level tournament.
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