Squash: Dipika loses in Wadi Dagla open

India's ace squash player Dipika Pallikal lost to Mariam Metwally of Egypt in the first round of the Wadi Dagla Open here on Monday.

The 25-year-old Indian lost 11-5, 11-9, 6-11, 7-11, 8-11 in the opening contest of the tournament.

After taking lead in the first two games, Dipika lost her concentration and surrendered the game in favour of Metwally.

--IANS

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