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Velavan Senthilkumar Clinches PSA Budapest Squash Open Title in Hungary

India’s Velavan Senthilkumar secured his maiden PSA Copper-level title at the Budapest Squash Open, overpowering local favorite Balazs Farkas 3–0 in a dominant final performance.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Velavan Senthilkumar Clinches PSA Budapest Squash Open Title in Hungary
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In Brief:

  1. Eighth-seeded Senthilkumar defeated Hungary's ninth-seeded Balazs Farkas 11-4, 11-2, 11-3 in just 31 minutes to claim his 11th PSA Tour title.
  2. His path to the final featured a straight-game 3–0 upset over world No. 19 and top seed Eain Yow Ng of Malaysia in the quarterfinals.
  3. He advanced to the summit clash after prevailing in a thrilling five-game 3–2 duel (9-11, 11-8, 11-7, 1-11, 12-10) against fellow Indian player Veer Chotrani.


Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar delivered a standout performance in the Hungarian capital to capture the PSA Budapest Squash Open championship. Ranked world No. 54, Senthilkumar produced a clinical display in the summit clash, dismantling home favorite Balazs Farkas 11-4, 11-2, 11-3 in 31 minutes to seal his 11th career PSA Tour title. The 28-year-old’s impressive tournament run included a commanding 3–0 victory over Asian Games gold medalist and world No. 19 Eain Yow Ng in the quarterfinals, followed by a tense 3–2 semifinal victory over compatriot Veer Chotrani. The victory marks a significant milestone in Senthilkumar's professional career as he strengthens his position among India's top squash stars ahead of upcoming international events.

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