23-Aug, Finals:

[1] Joshana Chinappa bt [2] Aparajitha Balamurukan
            11-8, 11-9, 11-6 (25m)

[1] Saurav Ghosal bt [3/4] Mahesh Mangaonkar
            11-2, 11-1, 11-7 (30m)

Dozen up for Joshana as Saurav takes 9th title

Playing true their reputation top seeds Saurav Ghoshal and Joshana Chinappa annexed the singles crown respectively in the men’s and women’s section of the 61st senior national Squash Championship at the Jaipur club courts.

The World number 20 and top seed here, Ghoshal gave Mahesh Mangaonkar no chance at all and to post a facile 11-2, 11-1, 11-7 victory in about half an hour to win his record ninth national title and pocketed prize money of Rs. One lakh.

The title clash between Saurav and Mahesh began with a long beautiful rally which raised the hopes that the youngster would challenge the might of Saurav Ghoshal. But the tide went the other way with Saurav in full flow it became a one sided affair. In first two games the world number two opened a sizable lead to win at 11-2, 11-1 . The third game saw Mahesh taking the first point and went neck and neck but Saurav Ghoshal subdued his challenge to win the third game 11-7 to race to his ninth national title.

Praising the youngster the seasoned Indian top seed Ghoshal said that the match was closer than what the score lines suggest. “It was not that easy. The scores suggests that it was one sided affair but Mahesh played quite well and showed his potential. I was trying out few things but he was also good,” said the champion.

In the women’s section Joshana had a cake walk victory over youngster Aprarajita Balmurukan to add 12th national Crown to her kitty which is already full of achievements at national and international levels.

It was always going to be easy for Joshna as World Number 14 Deepika Pallikal and Anakka had kept away from the tournament due to personal reasons. Joshna who did not lose a set in her quest took about 30 minutes to dispose off the challenge of Aparajita 11-8, 11-9, 11-6. It was Aparajita who took the initial lead in first two games but Joshna did not have to exert to post an 11-8, 11-9, and 11-6.

“I was not complacent. I knew that with Dipika not here I would play against youngsters. Still I don’t take things for granted. The Girls need more of exposure to come good at higher levels,” said Joshana.

22-Aug, Semi-Finals:

Men's Semis:
[1] Saurav Ghosal bt [3/4] Ravi Dixit
        11-9, 11-5, 11-8
[3/4] Mahesh Mangaonkar bt [2] Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu
         11-2, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9

Women's Semis:
[1] Joshana Chinappa bt [3/4] Janet Vidhi
         11-3, 11-7, 11-4
[2] Aparajitha Balamurukan bt [3/4] Sachika Ingale
         11-9, 11-7, 11-3

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Saurav & Mahesh to vie for men's title,
Joshna to meet Aparajita in women’s climax

Top seed and world number 20 Saurav Ghoshal will take on promising Mahesh Mangaonkar in the title clash of the men’s section while Joshna Chinappa will meet Aparajita in the summit clash in the women’s section of the 61st National Senior Squash Championship.

In the semifinal clash of the men’s section Saurav Ghoshal got the better of fighting Ravi Dixit 11-9, 11-5, 11-8 while third seed Mahesh Mangaonkar toppled second seed Harinder Pal Singh 11-2, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9 to set up the title clash.

The women’s section semifinals were one sided affair and top seed Joshna Chinappa asserted her class by subduing Janet Vidhi 11-3, 11-7, 11-4 while Aparajita Balamurukan 11-9,11-7,11-3 to sail into finals.

It was a close battle in the first game between Ravi Dixit and Saurav Ghoshal. The top seed had opened a good lead at 9-6 but the Youngster fought hard to claw to 9-10 but faltered at crucial point give away the first game at 9-11. The experience of Saurav Ghoshal then got the better of the Ravi Dixit as the top seed took the next two games 11-5 and 11-8 respectively.

“Ravi played well and the potential to climb up the ladder. Perhaps he has learned a good lesson.” Said Ghoshal adding that he was not complacent. “I was trying out a few things but I never throw away points even when I am working out certain things. The credit must be given to the youngster.” Said the top seed.

On the other hand Ravi said that he had missed out at crucial juncture. “He is a far better player but still managed to hang on pretty close in first game. It is the experience which pulls the top players through. But I have learnt my lessons.” Said Ravi Dixit who is way down at 133 compared to 20th ranked Saurav Ghoshal in world.

21-Aug, Quarters:
All to seeding so far in Jaipur

Mens QF:
[1] Saurav Ghosal, bt [5/8] Vrishab Kotian               11-3, 11-3, 11-8
[3/4] Ravi Dixit , bt [5/8] Gaurav Nandrajog           11-9, 15-13, 11-9
[3/4] Mahesh Mangaonkar bt [5/8] Sandeep Jangra   11-9, 11-2, 11-5
[2] Harinder Pal Sandhu bt [5/8] Vikas Jangra           11-2, 11-4, 11-9

Womens QF:
[1] Joshana Chinappa bt Nandika                             11-2, 11-4, 11-4
[3/4] Janet Vidhi bt [5/8] Tarunima                           11-6, 11-2, 11-8
[3/4] Sachika Ingale bt Jannat Duhan                       11-2, 11-4, 11-3
[2] Aparajitha Balamurukan bt Neha Kumari              11-0, 11-0, 11-1

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20-Aug:
Top seeds sail into quarters in Jaipur

Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa posted easy victories to sail into the quarterfinals of the Indian National Squash championship at the Jaipur Club Courts.

World No.20 Ghosal hardly broke a sweat against qualifier Abhishek Agarwal while Chinappa also faced little difficulty in disposing off Chandni Kumari in their respective men's and women's pre-quarterfinal matches.

Men's Last 16:
[1] Saurav Ghosal bt Abhishek Agrawal                       11-3, 11-1, 11-8
[5/8] Vrishab Kotiyan bt Arjun Agnihotri                     11-8, 13-11, 11-4
[5/8] Gaurav Nandrajog bt Deepak Mishra 9-11, 11-13, 11-8, 11-2, 11-5
[3/4] Ravi Dixit bt Rishi Jalan                                       1-4, 14-12, 11-5

[3/4] Mahesh Mangaonkar bt Sahail Kapoor                  11-8, 11-4, 11-4
[5/8] Sandeep Jangra bt Karm Kumar                          11-5, 11-8, 11-7
[5/8] Vikas Jangra bt Abhinav Sinha                             11-6, 11-7, 11-6
[2] Harinder Pal Sandhu bt Ranjit Singh                        11-4, 11-5, 11-6

Women's Last 16:
[1] Joshana Chinappa bt Chandni Kumari                     11-1, 11-1, 11-3
Nandika bt Oma Choudhary                                       14-12, 11-3, 11-4
[5/8] Tarunima bt Hritika Malhotra                                11-7, 11-5, 11-7
[3/4] Janet Vidhi bt Bhagwati Choudary                         w/o

[3/4] Sachika Ingale bt Poonam Kumari                         11-0, 11-0, 11-0
[5/8] Jannat Duhan bt Ananya Kumar                            11-6, 11-1, 11-1
Neha Kumari bt Pooja Yadav                                         w/o
[2] Aparajitha Balamurukan bt Jyoti Singh                       11-0, 11-1, 11-2

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