Harleein wins 3k Challenger title without playing a shot

KUALA LUMPUR - Harleein Tan secured the PSNS 3k Challenger final title without putting forth a single shot in the match, as her opponent Jinoreeka Ning withdrew due to a groin injury. The Malaysian squash player had to battle through a grueling semi-final round against Whitney Isabele Wilson, winning the series 11-2, 9-11, 8-11, 12-10, 11-1.

Earlier in the tournament, Jinoreeka had upset Jemyca Aribado of the Philippines, advancing to the final. Harleein, a team silver medalist at the World Junior Championships in Canada earlier this year, expressed her delight at winning her third PSA title of the year in Negri Sembilan, her home state. She revealed that she had been anticipating a tough match with Jinoreeka, but was nonetheless thrilled with her unexpected victory.

Harleein will participate in the North Coast Open from October 28 to November 1 and the NSW Open in Sydney from November 3-7. Meanwhile, second seed M. Nickhileswar claimed the men's title by defeating Hafiz Abdul Harif with a score of 11-8, 11-5, 11-9 in the final.