One win from glory: Malaysia’s Sivasangari beats Asian Games rival Anahat Singh for Silicon Valley Open final

S. Sivasangari, the third seed and national squash player of Malaysia, has advanced to the final of the 2026 Silicon Valley Open after defeating India's Anahat Singh in a thrilling match. The encounter lasted 37 minutes, with Sivasangari overcoming a one-game deficit to secure a 5-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 victory. This win brings Sivasangari, who previously won the women's singles gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, one step closer to clinching the tournament title.

She will face Egypt's eighth seed, Farida Mohamed, in the final later today. Farida Mohamed, who also reached the final after defeating seventh seed and home player Marina Stefanoni 11-3, 4-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-8, will be Sivasangari's opponent in the deciding match. The victory for Sivasangari marks her second consecutive final appearance at the Silicon Valley Open, providing her with an opportunity to rectify her loss from last year's event – a 10-12, 11-4, 4-11, 4-11 defeat to American Olivia Weaver.

The women's category at the Silicon Valley Open boasts a total prize pool of USD143,500 (approximately RM585,637).