India’s Anahat Singh bowed out of the Silicon Valley Open on October 24, 2026, after losing her semifinal match to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam in Redwood City, California, missing out on a spot in the Professional Squash Association Gold-status tournament final.
Semifinal Clash at the Silicon Valley Open
The women’s singles semifinal brought together two players familiar with recent high-stakes competition. Anahat Singh, ranked 15th in the world and carrying the distinction of world junior champion, faced off against Sivasangari Subramaniam, the fourth-ranked player globally and the reigning Asian Games champion, according to reports from Daily Thanthi.
The match began with an aggressive opening game from the Indian competitor. Singh seized the early momentum, taking the first game 11-5 to put her higher-ranked opponent on the defensive. Sivasangari responded by drawing on her experience to shift the tactical rhythm of the match over the next three games.
What a finish 😮💨@sangari_99 has responded in this semi-final 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AU1Jx46pco
How Sivasangari Subramaniam Turned the Match Around
The Malaysian player established firm control after dropping the opening game, securing the next three frames through steady pressure and clinical shot-making. Sivasangari claimed the second game 11-6 and followed with an 11-4 victory in the third as reported by Daily Thanthi.
With a 2-1 lead secured, Sivasangari closed out the contest in the fourth game. She captured the frame 11-7, sealing a 5-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 victory in 37 minutes on court as detailed in ETV Bharat’s coverage. The result advanced Sivasangari to the tournament final while ending Singh’s run in California.
Head-to-Head History and Tournament Path
The semifinal meeting echoed a recent encounter between the two players. Sivasangari had previously defeated Singh at the Asian Games final in Japan, where the Malaysian player successfully defended her singles gold medal according to Bernama. Sivasangari also entered the semifinal match carrying a strong head-to-head record against compatriot Rachel Arnold, having secured her sixth victory against Arnold in the quarterfinals.
Singh reached the final four following a demanding quarterfinal battle. She overcame Egypt’s Salma Hany, ranked 14th in the world, in a 42-minute encounter that stretched to five games noted Dinamalar. Singh triumphed 3-2 with scores of 4-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-2, 11-5 to earn her place opposite Sivasangari before her tournament exit in the semifinals.
Result: @SVOpenSquash 2026 Women's SF🇲🇾 [3] @sangari_99 beats Anahat Singh 🇮🇳3-1: 5-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 (37m) 📝 Live updates 👉 https://t.co/aaTYblmA1Y pic.twitter.com/hv01JuRnV8
More on Anahat Singh
Anahat Singh’s Silicon Valley Open run ends in the semi-finals 🇮🇳The 18-year-old took the first game 11-5 against Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam, but the third seed came back to win 3-1 (11-5, 6-11, 4-11, 7-11).Still, it was a week to remember. Anahat beat Nour… pic.twitter.com/YyG6XCqIKh
A GREAT RUN FOR ANAHAT AT THE SILICON VALLEY OPEN 👏👏Anahat Singh lost to Sivasangari Subramanian 🇲🇾 1-3 (11-5, 6-11, 4-11, 7-11) in the SF of PSA Gold Level Tour Nevertheless a great performance by Anahat in this tournament 👏💪Onwards and Upwards 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/6BCjAylNcq
Well played, Anahat Singh 👏What a run at the Silicon Valley Open. pic.twitter.com/SYeQiDccV5
