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Siddharth Suchde
Siddharth Suchde is a professional squash player hailing from western part of India. He has the world ranking no. 39.

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Siddharth SuchdeSiddharth Suchde is a professional Indian squash player. He was born on January 20, 1985 in Mumbai of Maharashtra. Siddharth Suchde has played well with Chapel Allerton, Benz Barvarian Duffield, the renowned teams in world playing Squash.

Siddharth Suchde grew up in India and then in Scotland and Switzerland. He studied in Cathedral School in Mumbai. Siddharth Suchde completed his high school education from Merchiston School in Edinburgh, Scotland. After that, Siddharth Suchde attended Harvard University from 2003 to 2007 as an undergraduate. Siddharth Suchde received a degree in Economics from Harvard University in 2007.

The same year that Siddharth Suchde graduated from Harvard University. Siddharth Suchde became National Champion of college level squash in the United States, after the title, Siddharth Suchde had eluded himself the first three years of his undergraduate life. He stood fourth, in Sophomore, he stood third and Junior Year. After that, he was runner-up in the same championship. He held the number one spot in Harvard Crimson Squash for most of his time there.

After finishing school, Siddharth Suchde moved to Harrogate in England. Siddharth Suchde now lives and trains squash representing India, but is constantly travelling all over the world to play squash. His highest world ranking to date is 39. He is the second highest ranking Indian squash player in the world. Siddharth Suchde became the first Harvard player to win the prestigious Junior Scottish Open. After that, Siddharth Suchde went on to help the Crimson come within just a few points of upsetting powerhouse Trinity College and claiming the national championship in Squash tournaments.

In the year 2012, Siddharth Suchde opened the online e commerce business based on sports. Siddharth Suchde is now residing in Leeds, England.

Siddharth Suchde in PSA Tour Titles

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
2008 Regions Racquet Club Pro Series Mexico Cesar Salazar 11-9, 11-6, 11-4


Siddharth Suchde in PSA Tour Titles Runners Up
Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
2009 BC Open England Laurence Delasaux 10-12, 3-11, 1-11
2005 Chennai Open India Ritwik Bhattacharya 5-11, 5-11, 7-11
2007 Saskatoon Boast Mexico Arturo Salazar 10-11, 7-11, 7-11



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