Indian Stars Eye Home Success as JSW Indian Open Gets Underway in Mumbai
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Mumbai, March 17th: The stage is set for five days of high-intensity squash as the second edition of the JSW Indian Open gets underway tomorrow at the iconic CCI Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Featuring a strong mix of India’s top players and international contenders, the tournament will see 30 matches played across the men’s and women’s draws as players battle for PSA ranking points and the coveted title.
Recognised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) and held under the aegis of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), the JSW Indian Open is a PSA Copper event featuring equal prize money across both the men’s and women’s categories. The tournament continues to grow as an important platform for Indian players to compete against world-class opposition on home soil while gaining valuable competitive exposure.
Much of the attention will be on top seed and defending champion Anahat Singh, who returns after a breakthrough year on the PSA Tour. She will be joined in the draw by leading Indian players Ramit Tandon, Veer Chotrani, Abhay Singh, and veteran Joshna Chinappa, all of whom will be looking to make a strong impact in front of the home crowd.
The tournament also features a strong international field, including Yahya Elnawasnay, Nadien Elhammam, and Enora Villard, setting up several exciting matchups across both the men’s and women’s draws over the course of the week.
Ahead of the tournament, players Anahat Singh and Ramit Tandon shared their thoughts on the upcoming competition and the growing opportunities for Indian squash players to compete at home.
Speaking on the magnitude of the tournament, Ramit Tandon said, “Players really enjoy coming to India because of the culture and hospitality, and last year many players on the PSA Tour told me this was one of the best events of the year. The facilities provided at the tournament are exceptional and playing at home also brings a different kind of pressure with friends, family and Indian fans watching the action. The JSW Indian Open gives Indian players the chance to compete against the best and allows younger athletes to watch and learn from them.”
Looking forward to the tournament, Anahat Singh added, “I had a strong training period in the build-up to the tournament, which has helped me focus on improving different areas of my game. Coming into this tournament, the idea is to stay consistent with what I have been working on in practice and approach every match with the same mindset. Playing at home in front of Indian fans is always special, and I am really looking forward to competing at the JSW Indian Open and giving it my best throughout the week. With squash set to be part of the next Olympic Games, tournaments like this are an important step as we continue working towards the bigger goal.”
With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, tournaments such as the JSW Indian Open are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening the sport’s competitive ecosystem in India by providing players valuable opportunities to earn ranking points and gain international exposure.
The action begins on March 18 with opening round matches in both the men’s and women’s draw. The second round and quarter-finals will take place on March 19 and March 20, respectively, before the semifinals on March 21. The tournament will culminate with the finals on Sunday, March 22.
The opening match is scheduled for 12:00 PM on March 18. Fans across the country can watch the tournament live on FanCode, the official streaming partner, while tickets for those wishing to witness the action live at CCI Brabourne Stadium are available on District.
JSW Indian Open 2026 Schedule- Men’s Draw
Date Time Match Round
18 Mar 12:45 Ayaan Vaziralli vs Chi Him Wong Round 1
18 Mar 12:45 Yannik Omlor vs Yash Fadte Round 1
18 Mar 14:15 Suraj Kumar Chand vs Ibrahim Elkabbani Round 1
18 Mar 14:15 Sebastian Salazar vs Om Semwal Round 1
18 Mar 16:45 Matthew Lai vs Mohammad Syafiq Kamal Round 1
18 Mar 16:45 Manuel Paquemar vs Yassin Shohdy Round 1
18 Mar 18:15 Ravindu Laksiri vs Duncan Lee Round 1
18 Mar 18:15 Ameeshenraj Chandaran vs Naoki Hayashi Round 1
19 Mar 12:45 Mohamed Sharaf vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 12:45 TBD vs Veer Chotrani Round 2
19 Mar 14:15 Yahya Elnawasany vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 14:15 TBD vs Sanjay Jeeva Round 2
19 Mar 16:45 TBD vs Abhay Singh Round 2
19 Mar 16:45 Dewald van Niekerk vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 18:15 Ramit Tandon vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 18:15 TBD vs Velavan Senthilkumar Round 2
20 Mar 15:45 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
20 Mar 17:15 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
20 Mar 19:15 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
20 Mar 20:45 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
21 Mar 17:00 TBD vs TBD Semifinal
21 Mar 19:00 TBD vs TBD Semifinal
22 Mar 19:00 TBD vs TBD Final
JSW Indian Open 2026 Schedule- Women’s Draw
Date Time Match Round
18 Mar 12:00 Tessa ter Sluis vs Ambre Allinckx Round 1
18 Mar 12:00 Breanne Flynn vs Lea Barbeau Round 1
18 Mar 13:30 Sofía Mateos vs Shameena Riaz Round 1
18 Mar 13:30 Elise Romba vs Risa Sugimoto Round 1
18 Mar 16:00 Danielle Ray vs Rathika Suthanthira Seelan Round 1
18 Mar 16:00 Maya Weishar vs Tanvi Khanna Round 1
18 Mar 17:30 TBD vs Farida Walid Round 1
18 Mar 17:30 Sehveetrraa Kumar vs TBD Round 1
19 Mar 12:00 Nadien Elhammamy vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 12:00 TBD vs Joshna Chinappa Round 2
19 Mar 13:30 TBD vs Hana Moataz Round 2
19 Mar 13:30 Yasshmita Jadishkumar vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 16:00 TBD vs Ainaa Amani Round 2
19 Mar 16:00 Nour Khafagy vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 17:30 Anahat Singh vs TBD Round 2
19 Mar 17:30 TBD vs Enora Villard Round 2
20 Mar 15:00 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
20 Mar 16:30 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
20 Mar 18:30 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
20 Mar 20:00 TBD vs TBD Quarterfinal
21 Mar 18:30 TBD vs TBD Semifinal
21 Mar 20:00 TBD vs TBD Semifinal
22 Mar 19:00 TBD vs TBD Final
About JSW Sports : JSW Sports, the sports arm of the JSW Group, is a USD 24 billion conglomerate as on March 31, 2023 (end of FY23) with presence across India, USA, South America and Africa. Established in 2012, JSW Sports aims to play a leading role in ushering a culture for sports in India by maximising the sporting potential of Indian sport and sportspersons. The group owns JSW Bengaluru FC, India’s most successful football club in recent memory, Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League and in 2018, ventured into the hugely popular Indian Premier League through a 50 percent stake in the Delhi franchise, which has since been rebranded as the Delhi Capitals. It also owns and operates SA20 side Pretoria Capitals. Through its talent management vertical, JSW Sports manages commercial rights of top Indian athletes like cricketers Axar Patel and Jemimah Rodrigues as well as double-Olympic Medalist Neeraj Chopra, while also supporting the training of over 40 Indian Olympic talents through its Sports Excellence Programme. The JSW Group also spearheaded the creation of the Inspire Institute of Sport, India’s first privately-funded High Performance Olympic Training Centre in Vijayanagar, Karnataka.