Malaysian squash ace S. Sivasangari staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Egypt’s Fayrouz Aboelkheir and secure her place in the semi-finals of the Egyptian Open 2026, continuing her impressive campaign at the prestigious tournament.
Sivasangari overcame an early two-game deficit to win the quarter-final encounter 9-11, 4-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7. The victory highlighted Sivasangari’s determination and ability to regain control under pressure, as she fought back against the home favourite to keep her title hopes alive.
Sivasangari Shows Resilience After Falling Behind
Sivasangari faced an uphill battle after losing the opening two games, with Aboelkheir taking an early advantage in front of the Egyptian crowd. However, the Malaysian refused to give up and gradually found her rhythm to turn the match around.
She secured the third game 11–7 before maintaining her momentum to claim the fourth 11–8, forcing the contest into a deciding game. Sivasangari then completed her comeback with an 11–7 victory in the fifth game to seal her place in the last four.
Sivasangari Eyes Place In The Final
Following her quarter-final triumph, Sivasangari will face Egypt’s top seed Hania El Hammamy in the semi-finals, with a place in the final at stake.
The upcoming encounter presents another major challenge for the Malaysian, who will look to carry her momentum into the next round. Having demonstrated her resilience against Aboelkheir, Sivasangari will aim to deliver another strong performance as she pursues a place in the Egyptian Open final.
Source: NST
