In a stunning upset, Malaysian player Sivasangari Subramaniam stunned Egyptian World No.1 Nour El Sherbini to advance to the semi-finals of the GillenMarkets London Classic.
Subramaniam had never won a game against the seven-time World Champion El Sherbini before, making her victory all the more surprising. She took the first game with a score of 11-9, causing concern in El Sherbini’s camp.
Despite El Sherbini’s attempts to practice more between games, Subramaniam’s relentless playstyle proved too much for the top seed to handle. The Malaysian player strategically attacked and moved El Sherbini around the court, ultimately winning the match in straight games with another 11-9 victory.
This historic win for Subramaniam marks the first time a player outside of the top 10 in the PSA World Rankings has defeated Nour El Sherbini since 2015. Subramaniam expressed her disbelief and admiration for the Egyptian player, emphasizing that she brought her best performance to the court that day.
The semi-finals of the GillenMarkets London Squash Classic are set to take place tomorrow at Alexandra Palace, with action being streamed live on SQUASHTV from 15:00 (GMT). For more details about this exciting tournament, interested individuals can visit the PSA website or follow them on various social media platforms. Live scores from this incredible event can be accessed through a provided link.
