Dipika Pallikal reaches semifinals of the Texas Open

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Dipika Pallikal

India’s squash queen and the current World No. 12, Dipika Pallikal, has reached the semifinals of the Texas Open by defeating Nicolette Fernandes of Guyana. Dipika had to fight hard to get past the quarterfinals. Dipika defeated Fernandes 11-4, 11-6, 10-12, 10-12, 11-5 in the quarterfinals.

The 22-year-old Indian squash player will face eigth-ranked Madeline Perry of Ireland in the semifinals on Saturday.

Results of Quarterfinals: [2] Madeline Perry (IRL) bt [Q] Emma Beddoes (ENG) 11-7, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 (48m), [4] Dipika Pallikal (IND) bt Nicolette Fernandes (GUY) 11-4, 11-6, 10-12, 10-12, 11-5 (64m), [3] Camille Serme (FRA) bt [8] Rachael Grinham (AUS) 8-11, 17-15, 11-6, 11-4 (47m), [Q] Nour El Sherbini (EGY) bt [1] Low Wee Wern (MAS) 11-3, 11-8, 10-12, 11-6 (46m).

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