Harinder pal Sandhu into final with Masterclass

Harinder Pal Sandhu in action

Harinderpal Sandhu, India No 2 and National Champion in 2014 came with a plan and executed to perfection. Tight length, sticking to the glass walls, delicate drops as well varying the pace to perfection. He was always in front of his younger opponent - Youssef Soliman from Egypt who himself is no pushover! Runner up at the World Juniors Soliman is one of the brightest stars coming out of Egypt - he seems to have it all. Great control, calm head, no nonsense, perfect gentleman on and off the court and a happy player.

The 1st game saw Sandhu establish his length and an average length of each rally was 25-30 shots. Both players were finding each other out and testing the limitsSome forced errors, 2 amazing straight drives which solemon couldn't pick up and a lovely drop in nick got Sandhu his first game ball at 10-4 and closed out the game 11-4 with another trademark b/h drop into the nick.The 2nd was another long game which was a repeat of the 1st with both players trading points till 4-4 and then Sandhu pulling ahead to win the 2nd game and needing to win just another game to win the match and book a place in the final tomorrow!!The 3rd game saw both players attacking more and Harinder and Soliman both hitting 3 balls into the tin as well as 3 winners. At 5-5 Sandhu again won a crucial rally after 23 shots to again get his nose ahead 8-5 and win fairly comfortably on the all glass court.

Soliman, " wasn't prepared for the Glass Court. Next time will be different. something to improve on for the Future. Sandhu was too strong today!

Sandhu," Very excited to be in the final and am looking fwd to playing my best tomorrow"