Ghosal loses in Doha PSA event

Top Indian squash player Saurav Ghosal lost to former junior world champion Diego Elias of Peru 8-11, 6-11, 9—11 in the second round of the Qatar Classic, a major PSA world tour event.

Published : Nov 01, 2017 01:50 IST

Saurav Ghosal lost to former junior world champion Diego Elias of Peru
Saurav Ghosal lost to former junior world champion Diego Elias of Peru
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Saurav Ghosal lost to former junior world champion Diego Elias of Peru

Top Indian squash player Saurav Ghosal lost to former junior world champion Diego Elias of Peru 8-11, 6-11, 9-11 in the second round of the Qatar Classic, a major PSA world tour event here on Tuesday.

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Twice earlier, the last more than a year ago, Ghosal had the upper hand over the Peruvian and won on both the occasions.

But the young Peruvian, not even 21 years but currently ranked at a career high 15, showed a steady approach to beat the Indian, who had come into the main round as a qualifier.

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