Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna Advance to Semifinals at JSW Indian Open 2026

Strong Indian Representation in Semifinals

Top-seeded Anahat Singh and unseeded Tanvi Khanna have successfully secured their spots in the women's singles semifinals of the JSW Indian Open 2026 after winning their quarterfinal matches on Friday. Unfortunately, local favorite Joshna Chinappa faced elimination, losing 1-3 to Egypt's Nadien El Hammamy, marking the only disappointment for Indian supporters on that day.

Semifinal Matchups Confirmed

In another exciting quarterfinal, second seed Hana Moataz narrowly defeated eighth seed Yasshmita Jadishkumar from Malaysia in a thrilling five-game match, finishing 3-2 (11-8, 8-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-8). The semifinals scheduled for Saturday will showcase an all-Indian clash between Anahat and Tanvi, while Moataz will compete against El Hammamy for a chance to reach the final.

Anahat Singh's Commanding Performance

Anahat demonstrated her prowess as a leading contender for the championship with a convincing 3-0 (11-2, 11-6, 11-4) victory over Malaysia's Sehveetrraa Kumar. She dominated the first game, winning 11-2 with minimal effort. Although Kumar posed a tougher challenge in the second game, Anahat's combination of strength and strategic play allowed her to secure it 11-6. The third game mirrored this trend, as Anahat maintained control and finished with an impressive 11-4 win, advancing smoothly to the semifinals.

Tanvi Khanna's Surprising Upset

Tanvi delivered one of the day's most remarkable performances by defeating fourth seed Ainaa Amani 3-1. She started strong, winning the first game 11-6, but Amani equalized by taking the second game 11-7. However, Tanvi regained her composure, clinching the next two games 11-5 and 11-8, thus securing her place in the semifinals.

Joshna Chinappa's Tournament Exit

Earlier in the day, Joshna began her match against El Hammamy with confidence but struggled to counter the Egyptian's agile movements and precise cross-court shots. After a competitive start and a strong comeback in the second game, Joshna lost her momentum as El Hammamy intensified her performance, winning the last two games to take the match.