Rachel reaches first silver final event but Sivasangari loses due to injury

Contrasting fortunes: Rachel Arnold (right) is a step away from winning the China Open while compatriot S. Sivasangari (left) faltered in the semi-finals.

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Rachel Arnold found herself at a loss for words as she achieved a significant milestone in her career by booking her spot in the final of the China Open.

Yesterday, the world No. 30 Rachel secured a straightforward 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 win over compatriot and world No. 35 Aira Azman in the semi-finals at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Centre in Shanghai.