Sivasangari remains Anahat’s nemesis: Teen bows out in Silicon Valley Open semis

In the Silicon Valley Open semi-finals, Anahat Singh faced off against Sivasangari Subramaniam, a formidable opponent who has now become her nemesis. The 18-year-old Indian made it to the final by defeating eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbeni and her Egyptian teammate Salma Hany. However, Subramaniam proved to be a tough nut to crack, securing her fourth consecutive win against Anahat.

The Malaysian teenager, burdened by a strapping in her right knee due to an unfortunate fall earlier, displayed impressive court movement throughout the match. Despite starting sluggishly, Anahat quickly turned the tide, dictating the game with venomous drops and boasts. Her opponent, lacking the usual structure in her strokes, struggled to keep up.

Subramaniam's dominant performance in the subsequent games ensured Anahat's early exit from the tournament, her best-ever finish at a PSA Gold-level event. Speaking after the match, Anahat credited her opponent's organization and consistency for her downfall, acknowledging that she could not sustain her comeback attempts against a well-prepared Subramaniam.