Sivasangari survives Windy City storm to move into last 16


Back to you: S. Sivasangari (right) returning a shot to Tesni Murphy of Wales during the Windy City Open second round in Chicago. — PSA

PETALING JAYA: Top women’s squash professional S. Sivasangari survived a cliffhanger, including saving three match balls, against long-time rival Tesni Murphy of Wales to advance to the third round at the Windy City Open in Chicago on Thursday.

Despite taking a 2-0 lead, Sivasangari had to battle hard for 66 minutes to subdue Murphy 11-2, 11-8, 7-11, 8-11, 14-12 in the second round.

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