NEW DELHI: Top-seeded Indian Akanksha Salunkhe advanced to the quarterfinals of the RC Pro Series squash, a USD 15,000 prize money PSA Challenger Tour event, at St Louis, Missouri (US), on Wednesday.
Akanksha edged out Madeleine Hylland of Norway 3-2 (13-15, 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6) in 41 minutes in the second round.
The reigning National Games champion has received a bye in the opening round.
The player from Goa will meet Jana Swafy of Egypt in the quarterfinals.