India Shines in Quarterfinals of JSW Indian Open with Strong Performances

In an exciting day at the JSW Indian Open, Indian players excelled in both men's and women's quarterfinals, securing multiple semifinal spots. Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani showcased their skills, while Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna ensured a strong presence in the women's semifinals. Despite a setback for Joshna Chinappa, the day was marked by impressive performances and thrilling matches. The upcoming semifinals promise to be an exciting showdown as Indian talent takes center stage.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 21, 2026, 08:17 IST

Men's Quarterfinals Highlights

India showcased remarkable talent in the men's quarterfinals of the JSW Indian Open, with second seed Abhay Singh and fourth seed Veer Chotrani both securing spots in the semifinals.

In the upcoming semifinals, Singh will compete against Malaysia's Ameeshenraj Chandaran, while Chotrani faces another Malaysian player, Sanjay Jeeva. Jeeva advanced after a decisive 3-0 victory over Egypt's Ibrahim El Kabbani, while Chandaran triumphed over compatriot Duncan Lee.

Singh displayed excellent form, defeating Egypt's Yassin Shohdy with a score of 3-1 (11-8, 7-11, 11-5, 11-7). He started strong, taking the first game 11-8, but Shohdy fought back to win the second. Singh quickly regained control, winning the next two games comfortably.

Chotrani also had a solid performance, winning 3-0 (11-9, 11-8, 11-2) against Egypt's Mohamed Sharaf. Although Sharaf put up a good fight in the first two games, Chotrani's momentum carried him through to a decisive victory.

Women's Quarterfinals Overview

In the women's singles, top seed Anahat Singh and unseeded Tanvi Khanna both advanced to the semifinals, ensuring a strong Indian presence. However, local favorite Joshna Chinappa was eliminated after a 1-3 loss to Egypt's Nadien El Hammamy.

In another match, second seed Hana Moataz narrowly defeated eighth seed Yasshmita Jadishkumar from Malaysia in a thrilling five-game contest, winning 3-2 (11-8, 8-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-8).

The semifinals will feature an all-Indian matchup between Anahat and Tanvi, while Moataz will compete against El Hammamy for a place in the final.

Anahat demonstrated her title aspirations with a commanding 3-0 victory (11-2, 11-6, 11-4) over Malaysia's Sehveetrraa Kumar. She dominated the match, winning the first game with ease and maintaining control throughout.

Tanvi delivered an impressive performance, defeating fourth seed Ainaa Amani 3-1. After winning the first game, she faced a challenge in the second but regained her composure to win the next two games and secure her semifinal spot.

Joshna started strong against El Hammamy but struggled to keep up with the Egyptian's skillful play, ultimately losing the match.