Rachel sets up semis clash with Aira after both upset higher-ranked Egyptians


Close battle: Aira Azman toppled Egypt’s Sana Ibrahim 2-11, 9-11, 14-12, 11-3, 11-6 to reach the China Open semi-finals. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: National squash players Rachel Arnold and Aira Azman made headlines with impressive upsets against Egyptians to secure their spots in the semi-finals of the China Open.

Yesterday, the world No. 30 Rachel delivered a power-packed performance to stun top seed and world No. 8 Rowan Elaraby of Egypt 9-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-9 in the last 16 at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Centre in Shanghai.

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