Senthilkumar Reaches Czech Open Final
Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar advanced to the final of the USD 35,000 PSA Czech Open in Brno.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Tennis
Velavan Senthilkumar, ranked 42nd in the world, beat Auguste Dussourd of France 11-7, 12-10, 11-1 in the semifinals to reach the final of the PSA Czech Open. He will face top seed Greg Lobban of Scotland for the title.
Why it matters
The result extends a strong run for the fourth seed, who has advanced without dropping a game in several matches. A title would add to his recent momentum after a mixed team bronze at the Asian Games last month.
Senthilkumar, the tournament's fourth seed, has won each of his matches since his opening-round bye in straight games. The USD 35,000 event's final result against top seed Greg Lobban, ranked 31st, remains to be determined.
The players
Velavan Senthilkumar
Velavan Senthilkumar is a 28-year-old Indian squash player ranked 42nd in the world, competing in the PSA Czech Open.
Greg Lobban
Greg Lobban is a Scottish squash player ranked 31st in the world and the top seed at the PSA Czech Open.
The details
Senthilkumar beat Diego Gobbi of Brazil 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 in the second round after a first-round bye, then defeated Jeremias Azana of Argentina 11-3, 11-8, 11-7 in the quarterfinals. He closed out the semifinal against Dussourd in straight games to set up the title match.
Timeline
Senthilkumar won a mixed team bronze at the Asian Games in Japan last month.
Senthilkumar advanced to the Czech Open final on November 2, 2026.
Tour Standings
The PSA World Tour ranks players by performance across events like the Czech Open, and Senthilkumar's semifinal win over a player ranked 32nd shows a mid-table player advancing against higher-ranked opposition. A final against the top seed would test that standing against the tour's highest-rated competitors.
The final against Lobban will determine the title and the prize money from the USD 35,000 event. Fantasy and ranking-points followers can track how the result moves Senthilkumar's position on the PSA World Tour.
The takeaway
Mid-ranked players can reach major finals through consistent straight-game wins against higher-seeded opponents. Following a player's ranking movement after each event shows how quickly a tournament run can shift a player's standing.
Further reading
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