Sangari can equal her best World Championships finish, but bettering it will be tricky


Daunting task: S. Sivasangari faces a tall order if she reaches the last eight of the World Championships.

PETALING JAYA: National squash ace S. Sivasangari has a golden opportunity to equal her best finish at the World Championships, although going one step further could prove a formidable hurdle in Egypt.

Fifth seed Sivasangari powered her way into the third round of the world meet after brushing aside compatriot Aira Azman 11-4, 11-9, 12-10 in just 24 minutes at the Palm Hills Sports Club in Giza.

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