Subhechcha Ganguly 
At just 18, Anahat Singh has already broken into the world’s top 20 in women’s squash — a rare feat for an Indian — but the young star remains unfazed by the milestone.
Fresh off her title win at a home PSA Copper JSW Indian Open event, Anahat described reaching the top tier as “the easier part,” acknowledging that staying there will be the real challenge. With opponents now studying her game closely, she is focused on evolving her style to stay unpredictable.
Mentored by former world top-10 player Saurav Ghosal, Anahat believes her journey is just beginning. “This is not the ceiling,” Ghosal asserted, reflecting confidence in her potential to climb even higher.
Recent performances in the United States highlighted both her promise and learning curve. While she clinched her biggest career title in Washington — defeating top players like Sana Ibrahim and Georgina Kennedy — she also experienced setbacks, including a narrow loss to Tinne Gilis after leading by two games.
Anahat’s rapid rise — from outside the top 80 in early 2025 to No. 20 now — has been driven by her strong rallying ability and deft touch. However, consistency and tactical evolution remain key as she prepares for tougher, more familiar battles against elite opponents.
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on the horizon, Anahat is determined to refine her game, improve her physicality, and maintain intensity throughout matches.
“I need to keep evolving and make sure my game doesn’t become predictable,” she said — a mindset that could define the next phase of her already remarkable journey.
