Makati Open: Sandhu reaches semi-finals in Philippines

Fresh from his title winning run in Malaysia last week, Indian squash player Harinder Pal Sandhu marched into the semifinals at the Makati Open, a PSA world tour event, here yesterday

Harinder Sandhu

Fresh from his title winning run in Malaysia last week, Indian squash player Harinder Pal Sandhu marched into the semifinals at the Makati Open, a PSA world tour event, here yesterday.

Sandhu defeated seventh seed Tsun Hei Yuen of Hong Kong 11-9, 11-4, 11-4. Seeded two, Harinder had earlier begun in his characteristic fighting mood by downing compatriot and qualifier Vijaykumar 15-13, 11-9, 11-8 in the first round late on Thursday.

For the two other first round winners, Abhay Singh and Akanksha Salunkhe, both qualifiers, it was curtains in the quarterfinals.

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