Urwashi storms into Bristol Open squash semis

Story by  IANS | Posted by  Tripti Nath | Date 09-03-2024
India’s Urwashi Joshi in action
India’s Urwashi Joshi in action

 

Bristol (U.K.)

India’s Urwashi Joshi is one step away from her maiden Professional Squash Association final, as she booked a semifinal spot in style at the University of the West of England the Bristol Open.
 
The 28-year-old lady from Maharashtra rallied to beat higher-ranked Australian fifth seed Erin Classen 9-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7 in the quarterfinals of the USD 3000 PSA Challenger event late on Friday.
 
World No 153 Urwashi, semifinalist at the 2023 National Championships, will meet higher-ranked Breanne Flynn of Ireland in the last-four stage.
 
Meanwhile, Breanne, ranked 139 in the world, eased past fourth seed Colette Sultana (Malta) 3-0 in her quarterfinal outing.