Chennai, India – The second day of the HCL Doubles Squash Championship 2024 continued with high energy at the Indian Squash Academy, featuring the conclusion of the round-robin matches followed by the semi-finals across all categories. As the competition progress the day’s events unfolded with the top seeds confirming their superiority in riveting matches.
Semi-finals Recap and Key Highlights:
The tournament progressed smoothly with seeds performing up to expectations, setting the stage for a series of compelling clashes.
In the Women’s Doubles, Janet Vidhi and Nirupama Dubey showcased resilience by overcoming Anjali Semwal and Sunita Patel in a tightly contested match, scoring 5-11, 11-6, 11-10. Their victory emphasized the unpredictable nature of the sport, as they rallied from a set down to clinch the win.
The Mixed Doubles also witnessed a thrilling encounter where Rahul Baitha paired with Anjali Semwal to edge past Ravi Dixit and Janet Vidhi. The pair won with scores of 11-8, 7-11, 11-10, demonstrating excellent chemistry and adaptability in a back-and-forth battle.
In the Men’s Doubles semi-finals, the duo of Rahul Baitha and Suraj Chand triumphed in what was the longest match of the tournament so far against Guhan Senthil Kumar and Vikas Mehra. Lasting 61 minutes, the match ended with scores of 6-11, 11-9, 11-7, showcasing their endurance required at this high level of competition. Meanwhile, top seeds Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar continued their dominant run with a convincing victory over Ravi Dixit and Sandeep Jangra, winning 11-2, 11-6, and securing their spot in the finals.
Forward Look:
As the championship advances to its final stages, the anticipation builds with top-seeded players and rising stars set to face off in what promises to be a spectacular finale.
The HCL Doubles Squash Championship 2024 continues to enjoy extensive coverage from HCL and ABP News, ensuring that squash enthusiasts everywhere can follow the action as it unfolds.