Xtra Time Web Desk: India’s ace squash player Saurav Ghosal made history on Saturday as he became the first Indian to win the Malaysian Open Championships after beating Miguel Rodriguez in the men’s singles final.
The second-seeded Ghosal, often regarded as the face of Indian squash, outclassed top seed Rodriguez of Colombia 11-7, 11-8 and 13-11 in 55 minutes to become the first from his country to be crowned champion at the prestigious tournament.
“Obviously it feels great. I beat some good players along the way,” said Ghosal, who did not drop a single game during his title-winning run in Kuala Lumpur.
He added, “The final was a high-quality match. As much as the third game, the second was tough too as I was trailing 0-7. The victory is a reward for all the hard work I’ve put in.”