Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar clinched the Czech Open 2026 men's singles title by defeating Scotland's Greg Lobban in Brno, Czech Republic. This victory marks his 12th PSA Tour title and his second Copper-level title of his career.
SPORTS · 4 Nov 2026
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