Yasshmita stays real after surreal comeback win


Full focus: J. Yasshmita (left) in action during the match against Farida Mohamed of Egypt.

PETALING JAYA: A little luck goes a long way for national squash player J. Yasshmita, who is savouring every moment at the Egyptian Open in Cairo.

The 22-year-old from Negri Sembilan staged a stunning comeback to defeat 15th seed Farida Mohamed of Egypt to book her place in the third round on Sunday.

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