Anahat Singh鈥檚 Canadian Open Run Ends in Injury Blow
India鈥檚 rising squash star Anahat Singh has withdrawn from the Canadian Women鈥檚 Open 2026 due to an injury, bringing her campaign to an unexpected end before the quarterfinals. The 18-year-old was scheduled to face Egyptian top seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir at Brookfield Place in Toronto on October 28.
Anahat had entered the last eight after defeating England鈥檚 Saran Nghiem in the previous round. Her withdrawal handed Aboelkheir a walkover into the semifinals, according to the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour. The organisation did not disclose the nature of Anahat鈥檚 injury or provide a timeline for her return.
Anahat Singh Withdraws From Canadian Women鈥檚 Open
Anahat arrived at the quarterfinal stage after a convincing performance against Nghiem. The Indian won the match 11-6, 4-11, 11-5, 11-7, recovering after dropping the second game to claim victory in four games.
The sixth seed had received a bye in the opening round, meaning her match against Nghiem was her first appearance at the tournament. The victory set up a challenging quarterfinal against Aboelkheir, who entered the competition as the top seed.
However, the injury forced Anahat to withdraw before the contest could take place. The decision ended her Canadian Open campaign without a quarterfinal defeat on court, while Aboelkheir progressed to the semifinals without having to play the match.
Anahat Singh鈥檚 Strong Run at the Silicon Valley Open
The withdrawal comes after an impressive stretch of performances for Anahat on the international squash circuit. At the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, California, the Indian teenager reached the semifinals after recording two notable victories.
Anahat defeated Egypt鈥檚 Nour El Sherbini, an eight-time world champion, before overcoming fellow Egyptian Salma Hany. The results underlined her growing ability to compete against established names in women鈥檚 squash.
Her run ended in the semifinals against Malaysia鈥檚 Sivasangari Subramaniam. The Malaysian won the contest and had also defeated Anahat in the women鈥檚 singles final at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Asian Games Silver Adds to Anahat Singh鈥檚 Achievements
Anahat鈥檚 recent performances have strengthened her position among India鈥檚 leading young squash players. At the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, she won silver in women鈥檚 singles, marking a major milestone for Indian squash.
Her achievement came after a strong tournament run that took her into the final against Subramaniam. Although she missed out on gold, the silver medal added to her growing list of international accomplishments.
Anahat has also enjoyed success at junior level, establishing herself as one of the most promising players in Indian squash. Her performances against experienced opponents on the professional circuit have further demonstrated her potential to compete at the highest level.
What鈥檚 Next for Anahat Singh?
Anahat鈥檚 immediate priority will be recovering from the injury before returning to competition. As the PSA has not announced details about the injury or a return date, it remains unclear when she will next feature on the international circuit.
The withdrawal is an unfortunate interruption to a period of strong results, particularly after her semifinal appearance at the Silicon Valley Open and her Asian Games silver medal. However, her recent performances have shown that she can challenge some of the leading players in the sport.
For now, the focus will be on her recovery and eventual return to the court. Anahat will hope to build on her recent progress when she is ready to resume competition.
