Pakistani squash player Ashab Irfan has claimed victory at the Mile High 360 Classic tournament in Denver, USA, after an intense 112-minute battle against fellow countryman Asim Khan.
Ashab started the match with a hard-fought 15-13 win in the first game, after a series of challenging rallies. Asim quickly adapted, taking the second game 11-8 to even the score. He maintained his momentum, winning the third game 11-9 with precise play, moving ahead with a 2-1 lead. However, Ashab refused to give up and fought back in the fourth game, winning 11-8 and pushing the contest to a deciding fifth game.
In the final, fiercely competitive game, Ashab narrowly edged out Asim 11-9 to secure the $15,000 championship prize. The match ended with a final scoreline of 15-13, 8-11, 9-11, 11-8, and 11-9, marking a remarkable win for Ashab Irfan.
