Anahat Singh Breaks Into World Top 20 With Title Win

Indian squash continues to script a remarkable rise, and teenage sensation Anahat Singh has emerged as its brightest new star. At just 17, she produced the biggest win of her young career by defeating a top-10 player to claim her maiden PSA Bronze-level title in Washington, underlining India’s growing footprint in global squash.

Historic win at Squash On Fire Open

Anahat stunned top seed and world No. 10 Georgina Kennedy in straight games to lift the Squash On Fire Open title. The Indian seventh seed won 12-10, 11-5, 11-7 in a swift 26-minute final, showing remarkable composure against the reigning Commonwealth Games champion. The victory marked her first PSA Bronze title and her 15th professional crown overall.

Youngest Asian to enter world top 20

The triumph propelled Anahat into the world’s top 20 rankings, making her the youngest Asian player to achieve the feat. Notably, she reached the milestone in just 26 PSA Tour events. Her ability to overturn a 8-10 deficit in the opening game of the final set the tone for a match she largely controlled, denying Kennedy any sustained momentum.

Rapid rise on the PSA Tour

Anahat’s ascent has been steady and strategic. She was part of the Indian team that won a historic Squash World Cup title in Chennai last year and earlier this season reached the semifinals of the Canadian Women’s Open, a PSA Silver-level event. These results signalled her readiness to challenge elite opponents on a consistent basis.

Important Facts for Exams

• PSA stands for Professional Squash Association, the global governing body of the sport.
• PSA events are categorised as Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Challenger.
• India won its first Squash World Cup title in Chennai in 2025.
• The Commonwealth Games include squash as a medal sport.

Coaching insights and future roadmap

Her coach Stephane Galifi has described Anahat as a prodigy, highlighting her maturity, tactical reading, and quick learning ability. While her technical and mental strengths are already evident, the focus ahead will be on playing more international events, training with top players abroad, and building elite-level fitness to compete regularly with the world’s best.