The women's tournament began in Chennai ©WSF

Top seed Rowan Reda Araby made it through to round three as the women's competition began at the World Junior Individual Squash Championships in Indian city Chennai.

The Egyptian was handed a bye in round one and then beat Ashita Bhengra of hosts India in round two.

She came through 11-4, 11-8, 11-2 at the Indian Squash Academy.

Second seed Hania El Hammamy, another Egyptian, also won her second round clash after earning a bye.

Her opponent was another Indian in Aishwarya Khubchandani and she came through 11-6, 11-5, 11-9.

Both 3/4 seeds - meaning the players are expected to reach the semi-finals at least - also remain in contention.

England's Lucy Termel won in the second round against Laila Sedky of the United States, 12-10, 11-3, 11-6.

Third round matches were played in the men's tournament ©WSF
Third round matches were played in the men's tournament ©WSF

Malaysia's Aifa Azman was comfortable in beating Iran's Fereshteh Eghtedari 11-4, 11-6, 11-2.

Third round matches were played in the men's event and the top four seeds, who are all Egyptians, all marched through.

Top seed Marwan Tarek defeated Muhammad Amir Amirul Azhar of Malaysia 11-8, 11-8, 11-8 to reach round four.

Mostafa Asal, the second seed, beat India's home hope Veer Chotrani 11-9, 11-8, 11-6 in his encounter, with 3/4 seeds Omar El Torkey and Mostafa El Serty both also advancing.

El Torkey saw off Nils Schwab of Germany, 11-5, 11-5, 11-2.

El Serty proved too good for Ryan Picken of Canada, 11-9, 11-8, 11-9.

Both tournaments continue tomorrow.