Anahat Singh Shocks World Champion Nour El Sherbini at Silicon Valley Open

In a remarkable turn of events, Indian squash player Anahat Singh defeated eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini at the Silicon Valley Open. This victory, which took just 30 minutes, marks a significant milestone in Singh's career, especially following her recent success at the Asian Games where she won a historic silver medal. Anahat's admiration for El Sherbini adds a personal touch to this thrilling match. Read on to discover more about this exciting encounter and Anahat's journey in squash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 22, 2026, 13:35 IST

Remarkable Victory for Anahat Singh

Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh, who recently made headlines at the Asian Games, achieved a remarkable victory by defeating Nour El Sherbini, an eight-time world champion from Egypt, in the Silicon Valley Open Squash tournament on Thursday.

A 'Singh-sational' Match in Just 30 Minutes

In a stunning display, Anahat triumphed with a clean sweep of 3-0, with scores of 11-8, 11-8, and 11-7, completing the match in a mere 30 minutes.

Social Media Buzz

The PSA Squash Tour shared the news on X, stating, "Singh-sational. 18-year-old @Anahat_Singh13 has claimed the biggest win of her career, beating 8-time World Champion Nour El Sherbini to reach the @SVOpenSquash quarter finals. Anahat Singh beats Nour El Sherbini 3-0: 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 (30m)."

"I've grown up watching every single match of hers" - Anahat Singh reflects on her victory over her idol Nour El Sherbini.

Anahat's Thoughts on Her Idol

After her impressive win, Anahat expressed her admiration for El Sherbini, stating, "I have grown up watching every single match of hers. She is an inspiration to all squash players. I never expected my first match against her to go this way. I thought I would need time to adjust, but my game plan worked perfectly."

Asian Games Achievement

Anahat recently returned from the Asian Games 2026, where she made history by winning a silver medal in singles squash, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat at the continental level. Additionally, she contributed to the women's team securing a bronze medal in Aichi-Nagoya.

The Indian squash team, consisting of eight members, returned with a total of five medals from the Asian Games, including two silver and three bronze.