Indian squash player and Asian Games medalist Anahat Singh scripted another major milestone on Friday by marching into the semifinals of the Silicon Valley Open. The rising star edged out Egypt's world number 14 Salma Hany in a thrilling five-game quarterfinal battle, winning 3-2 (4-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-2, 11-5) after 42 minutes of intense action.

This landmark victory makes Anahat the first Indian female squash player to reach a PSA Tour Gold-level event semifinal since 2019, and marks her debut in the final four of a tournament in this tier.