Harleein wins US Junior Open Championship

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KUALA LUMPUR - Young squash star Harleein Tan continued her wonderful journey as she clinched the United States (US) Junior Open Squash Championships 2021 in Philadelphia last Tuesday.

In the girl’s under-13 category (GU13), Harleein proved her dominance as she defeated Egyptian player, Maya Mandour 11-6, 8-11, 13-11, 11-6.

The Negeri Sembilan-born player had previously created sensation after winning British Junior Open last year, along with various prestigious tournaments including Singapore Junior Open twice and also Hong Kong Junior Open.

Meanwhile, the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) congratulated Harleein on her outstanding achievement in the US.

“Congratulations and well done for winning the GU13 US Junior Open 2021. Well done to Persatuan Squash Negeri Sembilan and to Harleein Tan parents and family,” it said on Facebook. – Bernama, December 25, 2021