Sandhu takes Australian title

India’s Harinder Pal Sandhu beat Rhys Dowling of Australia 11-8 12-10 11-4 in the final to lift South Australian Open squash title, here on Saturday. Sandhu was down 1-7 after winning the first game comfortably as the Australian fought back strongly.

He mounted a comeback to win it on extra points. The third game was a no-contest as the Indian, a former national champion, shut out Dowling’s challenge 11-4 to wrap up the victory.