Ghosal Grabs Ornano Title

Rising Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal claimed the biggest title of his career when he won the Ornano International Open trophy after beating third seed Davide Bianchetti in the final of the inaugural $15,000 PSA Tour event in Bordeaux, France.

It was the Kolkata-born 22-year-old's third successive upset in the event. The sixth seed made his breakthrough in the quarter-finals when he toppled top seed Renan Lavigne in four games - dashing hopes of local success in the event.

In the semi-finals, Ghosal overcame Egyptian Amr Swelim, the fifth seed, in five games.

Celebrating his sixth appearance in a PSA Tour final, the four-time Indian national champion faced third seed Bianchetti, the world No30 from Italy and a veteran of 18 final appearances.

The pair last met in June 2006 - but this time Ghosal was more prepared for his more experienced opponent, winning 11-6, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9 to secure the fourth - and biggest - PSA Tour title of his life.

Final:
[6] Saurav Ghosal (IND) bt [3] Davide Bianchetti (ITA) 11-6, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9