Second seed Suraj produced a commanding performance in the men\u2019s draw, brushing aside fifth seed Sebastiaan Hofman of the Netherlands 11-2, 11-6, 11-4 in just 27 minutes. Dominant from the outset, the Indian hardly allowed Hofman any momentum, mixing sharp length with clinical finishing to book his place in the last four. Suraj will face Egypt\u2019s Omar El Torkay in Monday\u2019s semifinal, a clash expected to test his consistency against one of the most skillful players in the draw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s section, fourth seed Anjali Semwal showed both grit and flair to oust Malaysia\u2019s Rui Jean Yek 11-7, 8-11, 11-7, 11-2 in 33 minutes. After being pushed into a four-game battle, Anjali raised her intensity in the third and fourth games, using precise drop shots and quick movement to outmaneuver her opponent. The Indian will now take on another Malaysian, Harleein Tan, for a spot in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Second seed Suraj produced a commanding performance in the men\u2019s draw, brushing aside fifth seed Sebastiaan Hofman of the Netherlands 11-2, 11-6, 11-4 in just 27 minutes. Dominant from the outset, the Indian hardly allowed Hofman any momentum, mixing sharp length with clinical finishing to book his place in the last four. Suraj will face Egypt\u2019s Omar El Torkay in Monday\u2019s semifinal, a clash expected to test his consistency against one of the most skillful players in the draw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The contrasting fortunes of the Indian contingent highlighted the depth of international competition at the event, but Suraj and Anjali\u2019s progress ensured home fans still have reasons to cheer. With both set to face higher-ranked opponents in the semifinals, the stage is set for an exciting Monday at the Karnataka State Squash Racquet Association courts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n