Indian squash player Ramit Tandon’s commendable journey at the El Gouna International Open squash tournament came to an end in the third round. Tandon, who is currently ranked 40th in the world, had showcased his talent earlier in the tournament by upsetting French world No. 11 Victor Crouin in the second round. Before that, he comfortably dispatched Egyptian world No. 62 Aly Hussein in his opening match.
Ramit Tandon lost in the third round
In the third round, Tandon faced a formidable opponent in Peruvian world No. 3 Diego Elias. Elias, a former world No.1, dominated the court with an authoritative performance. The match, which lasted 35 minutes, saw Tandon struggling to match the pace and precision of Elias. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Tandon was unable to overcome the prowess of Elias, ultimately conceding defeat in straight games with a scoreline of 11-2, 11-4, 11-2.
Not satisfied with last nights performance but looking at the positives this week! Such is sport- good days, bad days, sad days & mad days! Thankful for the support pouring in this week 🙏🇮🇳@PSAWorldTour @ElGounaSquash pic.twitter.com/4u4R9HtAUB
— Ramit Tandon (@RamitTandon) April 22, 2024
Tandon’s performance in the El Gouna International Open serves as valuable preparation for the challenges ahead. With his sights set on next month’s World Championships in Egypt, Tandon’s journey, though ended in the third round, has indicated his potential in the international squash circuit.
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