Velavan Senthilkumar beats World No. 32 to reach Czech Open final
The Indian squash player will face Greg Lobban of Scotland for the title in Brno.
Velavan Senthilkumar advanced to the final of the $35,000 PSA Copper-level Czech Open by beating Auguste Dussourd in the semifinals. Sportstar reported the match details.
Key takeaways
- Velavan Senthilkumar beat Auguste Dussourd 11-7, 12-10, 11-1 in the semifinals
- The match took place at the Czech Open in Brno
- Velavan will face top seed Greg Lobban of Scotland in the final
- Velavan is ranked 42 in the world and was the fourth seed
- He won a mixed team bronze medal at the Asian Games
Indian Sports Wrap, November 2: Velavan beats World No. 32 to reach final at Czech Open squash. India’s Velavan Senthilkumar has advanced to the final of the Czech Open in Brno, a $35,000 PSA Copper-level tournament, and will take on top seed and World No.
31 Greg Lobban of Scotland for the title. The fourth-seeded Indian, ranked 42 in the world, beat French World No.
32 Auguste Dussourd 11-7, 12-10, 11-1 in the semifinals after defeating Argentinian Jeremias Azana 11-3, 11-8, 11-7 in the quarterfinals and Brazil’s Diego Gobbi 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 in the second round following a bye in the opener.
Velavan Senthilkumar had won the mixed team bronze medal at the Asian Games.
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Velavan Senthilkumar's route to the final
Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
Quarterfinal | Jeremias Azana | 11-3, 11-8, 11-7 |
Semifinal | Auguste Dussourd | 11-7, 12-10, 11-1 |
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