Ainaa could be on fire for Squash in the Land after training with Beng Hee

Solid show: Noor Ainaa Amani Ampandi made a strong start at the Squash in the Land where she defeated 72nd-ranked Danielle Ray of Canada 11-8, 11-7, 11-5 in the first round.

PETALING JAYA: It has been a fruitful trip to the United States for Noor Ainaa Amani Ampandi as the Malaysian was able to train with former world No. 7 Ong Beng Hee at the iconic Arlen Specter US Squash Centre in Philadelphia for two weeks.

Ainaa, the world No. 59, had competed in the Squash on Fire event in Washington (Feb 14-18) and headed to Arlen Specter, the home of the US national team with Beng Hee running the fort as the head coach.