India’s 17-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh will face her biggest career challenge yet when she takes on England’s Georgina Kennedy in the semifinals of the Canadian Women’s Open 2025, part of the PSA World Tour’s TAC Open series.
Anahat, ranked World No. 43, has been in exceptional form this week. She stormed into the semifinals with a commanding 3-0 victory over second seed Tinne Gilis of Belgium. The result marked one of the finest wins of her professional career so far and confirmed her growing stature on the world stage.
Since making her PSA debut in 2024, Anahat has quickly transitioned from junior promise to senior-level consistency. In just 18 months on the circuit, she has already played 68 professional matches, winning 62, and collected 12 titles from 14 finals. Her steady progression has made her one of the fastest-rising players in the women’s game.
Her victory over Gilis in the quarterfinals demonstrated not just attacking flair but improved tactical maturity. Anahat dominated the front court, mixing drops and drives to keep Gilis unsettled, and converted key points with composure. Her ability to maintain pace and precision throughout the contest reflected her growing confidence at the elite level.
In the semifinals, Anahat faces England’s Georgina Kennedy, currently ranked World No. 10. Kennedy is the fourth seed in the tournament and one of the most consistent players on tour. She reached the last four after a 3-1 win over Canada’s Hollie Naughton in the quarterfinals.
At 28, Kennedy brings experience and athleticism in abundance. She has been competing on the PSA Tour since 2013, with 256 matches, 175 wins, 21 finals, and 13 titles to her name. Her style is based on high-intensity movement, deep court control, and steady retrievals, which often wear down her opponents over long rallies.
This will be the first-ever meeting between Kennedy and Anahat, setting up a fascinating battle between youth and experience. Kennedy’s tactical discipline and physical endurance will test Anahat’s ability to stay composed through extended rallies, while the Indian’s quick reflexes and attacking instincts will aim to disrupt the English player’s rhythm.
The Canadian Women’s Open 2025 has already seen several upsets, with top-seeded players exiting earlier than expected. Anahat’s run to the semifinals has been one of the standout stories, reinforcing her status as one of the brightest emerging talents in the sport.
The semifinals will be played alongside the men’s TAC Open, featuring players like Leonel Cardenas, Moustafa ElSirty, Sam Todd, and Yahya Elnawasany. Anahat’s match is scheduled as the third fixture on the glass court, following the women’s first semifinal between Amina Orfi and Amanda Sobhy.
A victory for Anahat would make her one of the youngest Indians to reach a PSA World Tour final, further establishing her as a player capable of challenging the world’s top-ranked professionals.
Key Numbers
| Player | Age | Ranking | Matches | Wins | Titles | Debut |
| Georgina Kennedy (ENG) | 28 | 10 | 256 | 175 | 13 | 2013 |
| Anahat Singh (IND) | 17 | 43 | 68 | 62 | 12 | 2024 |
The statistics reflect the contrasting stages of their careers. Kennedy’s decade-long experience contrasts sharply with Anahat’s youthful momentum. Yet, their records show a shared trait consistency in winning.
Match Schedule
- Fixture: Georgina Kennedy (ENG) [4] vs Anahat Singh (IND)
- Tournament: Canadian Women’s Open 2025 Semifinal
- Date: October 31, 2025
- Venue: Toronto Athletic Club, Canada
- Match Time: 7:00 PM Local / 4:00 AM IST (Nov 1)
- Live Stream: PSA World Tour YouTube & SQUASHTV
Final Word
The semifinal between Kennedy and Anahat promises a compelling contest of contrasting strengths experience versus exuberance, control versus pace. Kennedy will look to impose structure and length, while Anahat will rely on her speed, sharp anticipation, and ability to attack early.
Regardless of the result, Anahat’s semifinal appearance at the Canadian Women’s Open 2025 already marks another milestone in her fast-rising career.
At 17, competing against the world’s top 10 in a PSA World Tour semifinal, she continues to push the boundaries for Indian squash on the international stage.
