Indian players Velvan Senthilkumar and Tanvi Khanna secured victories in the quarterfinals of the USD 15,000 SRFI PSA Challenger Tournament in Mumbai. Senthilkumar, the men’s top seed, defeated Abdullah Hafez from Egypt in straight games, while Khanna, the women’s third seed, overcame Zoe Foo from Japan after dropping a game.
Senthilkumar is set to face Yassin Shohdy of Egypt in the semifinals, while Khanna will compete against Akari Midorikawa from Japan. The tournament also saw other players advancing to the next stage, including Syafiq Kamal from Malaysia and Ziad Ibrahim from Egypt in the men’s category, and Farida Walid and Nour Khafagy from Egypt in the women’s category.
In the earlier rounds, Senthilkumar started his campaign with a win, while Om Semwal displayed a strong performance despite falling short. The competition featured intense matches, with players showcasing their skills and determination to progress towards the final stages.
Results of the quarterfinal matches included victories for top players like Shohdy, Senthilkumar, Kamal, and Ibrahim in the men’s singles category, and for Walid, Khafagy, Khanna, and Midorikawa in the women’s singles category. The tournament continues to witness exciting matchups as players strive for success in their respective events.
