Pakistan’s squash players made a strong start at the PSA Gold Silicon Valley Open, with Noor Zaman and Ashaab Irfan winning their opening-round matches in Redwood City, California.
Noor Zaman recovered after losing the opening game to defeat American player Branson Ming 3-1 in a 41-minute contest.
Noor Zaman Stages Comeback
Noor Zaman lost the first game 3-11 but responded strongly to take the next three games 11-5, 11-8 and 11-9.
He completed the comeback in 41 minutes to secure his place in the next round of the Silicon Valley Open.
Ashaab Irfan Also Advances
Pakistan’s Ashaab Irfan also recorded a straight-games victory, defeating Hungary’s Balazs Farkas 3-0.
Irfan won the match 11-6, 11-4 and 11-5, completing the contest in just 25 minutes.
Both Noor Zaman and Ashaab Irfan have advanced to the next round of the Silicon Valley Open.
The men’s event at the Silicon Valley Open carries total prize money of $143,500.