However, local favourite Joshna Chinappa bowed out of the competition following a 1\u20133 defeat to Egypt\u2019s Nadien El Hammamy, which proved to be the only setback for Indian fans during the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In another quarterfinal clash, second seed Hana Moataz fought hard to edge past eighth seed Yasshmita Jadishkumar of Malaysia in a five-game thriller, winning 3\u20132 (11-8, 8-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-8).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saturday\u2019s semifinals will feature an all-Indian showdown between Anahat and Tanvi, while Moataz will square off against El Hammamy for a place in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anahat underlined her status as one of the top contenders for the title with a dominant 3\u20130 (11-2, 11-6, 11-4) victory over Malaysia\u2019s Sehveetrraa Kumar. The top seed raced through the opening game with ease, taking it 11-2 without breaking much sweat. Kumar offered a stronger challenge in the second game, but Anahat\u2019s blend of power and clever deception helped her maintain control and clinch it 11-6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The third game followed a similar pattern, with Anahat dictating the pace and cruising to an emphatic 11-4 win to seal a comfortable passage into the last four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Tanvi produced one of the standout performances of the day by upsetting fourth seed Ainaa Amani 3\u20131. The Indian started strongly, taking the opening game 11-6 before Amani levelled the match by winning the second 11-7. Tanvi, however, held her nerve in the remaining games, winning 11-5 and 11-8 to book her semifinal berth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Joshna began confidently against El Hammamy but gradually found it difficult to counter the Egyptian\u2019s deceptive movement and sharp cross-court shots. After a closely contested start and a strong comeback in the second game, Joshna lost momentum as El Hammamy raised her intensity to clinch the final two games and seal the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results: <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Joshna began confidently against El Hammamy but gradually found it difficult to counter the Egyptian\u2019s deceptive movement and sharp cross-court shots. After a closely contested start and a strong comeback in the second game, Joshna lost momentum as El Hammamy raised her intensity to clinch the final two games and seal the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anahat Singh (IND) bt Sehveetrraa Kumar (MAS) 3-0 (11-2, 11-6, 11-4); Hana Moataz (EGY) bt Yasshmita Jadishkumar (MAS) 3-2 (11-8, 8-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-8); Tanvi Khanna (IND) bt Ainaa Amani (MAS) 3-1 (11-6, 7-11, 11-5, 11-8); Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) bt Joshna Chinappa (IND) 3-1 (11-8, 8-11, 11-6, 11-1).<\/p>\r\n\r\n