Hangzhou [China], October 3 (ANI): India’s veteran squash participant Saurav Ghosal on Tuesday produced a powerful efficiency to overwhelm Japan’s Ryunosuke Tsukue 3-0 to storm into the semifinals of the Men’s Singles occasion right here on the nineteenth Asian Games.
Ghosal, a stalwart in Indian squash, accomplished what can solely be described as a rout in about 45 minutes. He registered a commanding scoreline of 11-5, 12-10, 11-3, leaving no room for his opponent to stage a comeback.
In the primary recreation, Ghosal opened up a 3-point lead after a giant rally. Ghosal cruised previous the World No.61 with a dominating rating of 11-4.
Tsukue confirmed indicators of life within the second recreation, the Japanese provided a little bit bit extra of a resistance early within the second recreation as he tied at 3-3. A wonderful forehand drop from Ghosal took him to the 7-4 lead on the finish of a protracted rally.
Tsukue saved two match factors. However, a stroke awarded to Ghosal noticed him earn a match level with a mix of a superb backhand down the road adopted by a wonderfully executed backhand drop shot, clinching the second set by 12-10.
In the third recreation of the match, the Japanese participant was no match to the Indian stalwart’s aggressive matchplay. Ghosal with out breaking a sweat within the third recreation clinched a victory and secured his ninth Asian Games medal.
Earlier within the day, Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu registered a 2-1 victory in opposition to the Philippines’ Jemyca Aribado and Robert Andrew Garcia within the combined doubles quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured a spot within the semifinal with a complete victory over the Korean duo. The Korean duo managed to place up a struggle however in the long run, they have been no match for the Indian duo as they registered a 2-1 victory within the quarterfinals. (ANI)