Following his success in Malaysia, Indian squash player Harinder Pal Sandhu bagged another PSA title when he beat Mohd Syafiq Kamal in the final of Makati Open here today, reported PTI. Sandhu stormed past his Malaysian opponent 11-5, 11-7, 11-7.
The Indian had moved into the final late on Saturday night after accounting for fourth seed Tang Ming Hong of Hong Kong 11-5, 11-7, 11-6. A quarterfinalist in the Asian Championship held last month in Chennai, Harinder had showcased his abilities in Malaysia soon after, in a PSA tournament by winning his sixth career title.
Interestingly his opponent today, Syafiq Kamal,was his semifinal victim then enroute to his title winning feat in Malaysia. The 28-year old is currently ranked 89th in the world and is all set to rise in the rankings on the back of his second title this season.
Harinder is the fourth highest ranked Indian in the men’s division but had beaten Indian no 1 and world no 28 Sourav Ghoshal for the national title in 2014.