The HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 is set to commence on Monday in Chennai, featuring a diverse field of international and domestic players. Top seeds Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh are expected to be the favorites to win the tournament, which carries a prize purse of $15,000. The event is a PSA Challenger tournament, attracting a mix of experienced and upcoming players.
Among the notable participants are Joshna Chinappa, a former women’s world No. 10, and Veer Chotrani, who is currently ranked 51st in the men’s world rankings. The tournament will provide a platform for these players to gain valuable experience and ranking points.
Interestingly, several Indian players competing in the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 are also part of the national team that will represent the country in the upcoming SDAT World Cup, scheduled to take place in Chennai from December 9 to 14. These players include Senthilkumar, Anahat, Joshna, and Abhay Singh, a multiple Asian Games medallist. Abhay, however, will not be competing in the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4, as he is set to participate in a PSA Platinum event in Hong Kong this week.
The HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 is an important event for Indian squash, providing a platform for domestic players to compete against international opponents and gain exposure. The tournament will be closely watched by fans and enthusiasts, who will be eager to see how the Indian players perform against their foreign counterparts. With a strong field and a significant prize purse, the event is expected to be highly competitive, and the favorites, Senthilkumar and Anahat, will need to be at the top of their game to emerge victorious.