Sivasangari targets world top three, Platinum success after Silicon triumph
KUALA LUMPUR: S. Sivasangari has another Gold-level title under her belt, but the Malaysian is hungry for bigger prizes as she sets her sights on breaking into the world’s top three.
S. Sivasangari, currently ranked world No. 4, is plotting a climb into the world's top three squash players. The Malaysian achieved this ambition with a commanding win at the Silicon Valley Open, defeating Egypt's Farida Mohamed 11-7, 11-6, 11-8 in just 31 minutes. This victory extends her Gold-level title haul, which includes triumphs at the London Classic, Australian Open, and Grasshopper Cup.
Despite her success, Sivasangari is determined to secure a place among the elite, aiming for the Platinum level. The US Open in Philadelphia, from November 1-7, presents her with the next opportunity to achieve this goal. In her recent matches, she has proven she can compete with the best, reaching the semi-finals of the Platinum-level Egyptian Open.
Her training under French coach Gregory Gaultier in Prague has further honed her skills, leading to 18 PSA titles from 28 final appearances since turning professional 15 years ago. Sivasangari's triumph at Silicon Valley was her third win against Farida, tallying up her career record. The 27-year-old is content with her performance, describing herself as "very happy" with her handling of the pressure.
She will now focus on her next challenge, the Platinum-level US Open. Already earning a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by retaining her Asian Games title, Sivasangari is already looking ahead to another step in her career.
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