Squash Star S. Sivasangari Dominates in El Gouna International Squash Open 2025
Round-Up: Malaysian Squash Players Make Impressive Showing
Malaysia’s top women’s squash player, S. Sivasangari, has made a strong start in the El Gouna International Squash Open 2025, cruising into the second round with a convincing win over compatriot Aira Azman.
Sivasangari’s Dominant Victory
The world No. 11 dominated the first-round clash at the El Gouna Squash Complex, winning 11-4, 11-5, 11-3 in just 17 minutes. This marks Sivasangari’s third victory over world No. 30 Aira, having previously beaten her at The Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2023 and New Zealand Open 2025.
Next Opponent
The seventh seed will next face Egypt’s Salma Hany, who overcame Belgium’s Nele Gilis-Coll in her opening round. Sivasangari defeated Salma in the 2022 edition of the same tournament.
Rachel Arnold Advances
Another national women’s squash player, Rachel Arnold, also advanced to the second round after defeating Egypt’s Zeina Mickawy 11-5, 11-8, 11-13, 10-12, 11-5 in a hard-fought 50-minute match. Rachel will next face fourth seed Olivia Weaver from the United States for a place in the quarter-finals.
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Conclusion
The El Gouna International Squash Open 2025 has gotten off to a thrilling start, with Malaysian squash players making a strong impression. S. Sivasangari and Rachel Arnold have both advanced to the second round, and it will be exciting to see how they fare in their next matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Malaysia’s top women’s squash player?
A: S. Sivasangari is Malaysia’s top women’s squash player, ranked world No. 11.
Q: Who did S. Sivasangari defeat in the first round of the El Gouna International Squash Open 2025?
A: S. Sivasangari defeated compatriot Aira Azman in the first round.
Q: Who will S. Sivasangari face in the second round?
A: S. Sivasangari will face Egypt’s Salma Hany in the second round.