Hong Kong high as Yiwen finally ends title drought


Title winner: Chan Yiwen, posing with the Hong Kong Squash Challenge Cup trophy, displayed a strong performance to beat the world No. 101 Egyptian Amina El Rihany 11-5, 11-4, 11-6 in the final.

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Chan Yiwen has finally ended her two-year title drought.

The world No. 91 Yiwen powered her way to the Hong Kong Challenge Cup title yesterday after defeating Egyptian Amina El Rihany in the final to end her runner-up jinx since last year.

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