Pakistan's Asim Khan reaches Charlottesville Open Squash quarterfinals

Pakistan squash player Muhammad Asim Khan secured a berth for himself in the quarterfinals of the Charlottesville Open Squash tournament by defeating second-seeded Egyptian player Yahya Elnawasany in Virginia, USA, on Thursday.

Khan achieved the victory against Elnawasany through an arduous battle of five games that lasted 60 minutes in the second-round match. 

He won with the match with scores of 11-7, 4-11, 11-6, 7-11, and 11-7, displaying a remarkable determination to outshine his Egyptian opponent and book his spot in the next round.

This victory sails Khan into the quarterfinals, where he aims to build on his strong performance.

Following the match, the player expressed his delight, stating that this win had boosted his confidence moving forward in the competition.

In another match, Pakistani player Muhammad Ashab Irfan, was eliminated in the second round by Egypt’s seventh seed, Ibrahim Elkabbani.

Ashab put up a solid fight but was eventually defeated 11-8, 11-7, 7-11, 11-7 in a match that lasted 57 minutes.

The Charlottesville Open, with a total prize fund of $28,750, continues to feature top talent from around the world.