Sivasangari sets sights on repeat win over Alves


Tall order: Aifa Azman will face Egypt’s Amina Orfi in the second round of the Hong Kong Open today.

PETALING JAYA: National squash player S. Sivasangari will face a familiar opponent at the Hong Kong Open today after advancing to the second round.

World No. 7 Sivasangari didn’t face too much of a challenge getting past world No. 31 Lucy Turmel of England in the opening round yesterday, winning the match 11-8, 11-8, 11-9 in 23 minutes at the Hong Kong Squash Centre.

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