Velavan Senthilkumar wins Czech Open 2026 for second PSA Tour Copper title

Velavan Senthilkumar won the Czech Open 2026 after beating World No. 31 and top seed Greg Lobban of Scotland in the final on Monday, Sportstar reported.

The fourth-seeded Indian, ranked 42 in the world, won 3-1 with scores of 13-11, 11-5, 8-11, 11-7 in Brno to clinch his second PSA Copper Tour title.

RevSportz said Velavan is 28 years old and is the only Indian player competing at the Czech Open 2026, with no Indian representation in the women’s draw.

How he reached the final

Velavan’s title run began with a bye in the opening round. He then beat Brazil’s Diego Gobbi 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 in the second round, followed by a 11-3, 11-8, 11-7 quarterfinal win over Argentina’s Jeremias Azana. In the semifinals, he defeated French World No. 32 Auguste Dussourd 11-7, 12-10, 11-1 to set up the final against Lobban.

Career context

Velavan secured his second PSA Copper Tour title, having first won the Budapest Open earlier this year; RevSportz said that victory came in August 2026. The Budapest Open run included beating seasoned Malaysian player Eain Yow Ng. Earlier in 2026, Velavan won two bronze medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, in mixed doubles partnering Joshna Chinappa and in the men’s team event.

What happens next

RevSportz said Velavan will be awarded a cash prize of $35,000 as the men’s champion of the tournament. The sources do not name his next tournament. RevSportz added that with squash set to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, consistent performances on the PSA Tour will be crucial for players looking to strengthen their positions in the international field.

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Sources

• Sportstar

• RevSportz