Loss in London only fuels Yasshmita’s fire for the future


Good effort: J. Yasshmita is all smiles after finishing second in her first PSA 15K appearance at the London Open.

PETALING JAYA: National squash player J. Yasshmita remained upbeat despite falling short at her first Professional Squash Association (PSA) 15K final at the London Open on Sunday.

World No. 84 Yasshmita lost 6-11, 4-11, 2-11 to top seed and world No. 47 Nardine Garas of Egypt in just 18 minutes at the Cumberland Squash Club.

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Squash , Yasshmita , London Open , PSA 15K

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