Mumbai, March 22: On the final day of the Indian Open 2026, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh emerged victorious, claiming the men’s and women’s titles respectively. In the men’s final, Abhay, the second seed, faced off against fellow Indian player Veer Chotrani, the fourth seed, winning decisively with a score of 3-0 (11-9, 11-8, 11-4). Meanwhile, in the women’s final, young sensation Anahat Singh defeated Egypt’s Hana Moataz 3-1 (11-5, 11-6, 9-11, 11-6) to secure her championship.
Abhay displayed exceptional form in the men’s final. Although Chotrani put up a strong fight in the first two games, Abhay ramped up his pace and aggression as the match progressed. The first game was fiercely contested, with both players battling for every point. Ultimately, Abhay clinched the first game 11-9, taking an early lead.
The second game followed a similar pattern, featuring long rallies and intense exchanges. Abhay managed to overcome the challenge posed by his compatriot, winning the second game 11-8 and strengthening his lead.
In the third game, Abhay increased his aggression, making it difficult for Chotrani to counter his angles and powerful smashes. He won this game 11-4, sealing both the match and the title.
Earlier, India’s top seed Anahat Singh showcased her talent by defeating Egypt’s Hana Moataz to claim the women’s title. Despite Hana being the more experienced second seed, Anahat’s gameplay was on another level. The top-seeded Indian player exhibited a remarkable combination of agility and quick cross-court movements, leaving her opponent struggling to keep up.
In the early stages, both competitors were evenly matched, responding to each other’s every move. The first game saw frequent lead changes until Anahat scored six consecutive points to win 11-5 and take the lead.
Anahat maintained her dominance in the second game, quickly establishing a comfortable 5-1 lead. Although Hana fought back, she could not match the form of the Indian player, who won the second game 11-6, doubling her advantage.
Despite falling behind in the first two games, Hana made a strong comeback in the third game, narrowly winning 11-9 and keeping her hopes alive. The Egyptian player attempted to slow down the pace of the rallies to counter her faster Indian rival, and her tricky angles proved beneficial.
After losing the third game, Anahat appeared to lose her rhythm, while Hana accelerated the pace of the game. In the fourth game, the Egyptian player quickly took a 4-1 lead. However, Anahat regrouped, fought back, and eventually took the lead at 5-4. She then won five consecutive points, taking the game 11-6 and securing the championship.
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