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The French Open badminton tournament witnessed mixed fortunes for India on Thursday. While PV Sindhu continued her impressive run, advancing to the women’s singles quarterfinals, Kidambi Srikanth’s campaign ended with a disappointing defeat in the round of 16.
Sindhu Battles Back for Quarterfinal Berth
- P.V. Sindhu rallied from a game down to defeat World No. 10 Beiwen Zhang of the USA 13-21, 21-10, 21-14.
- This marks her first BWF tour event win since returning from a knee injury and her first quarterfinal of the season.
- She will face a tough test next against either Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei (China) or Line Christophersen (Denmark).
Srikanth Falters in Round of 16
- Despite holding a perfect 5-0 record against Guang Zu (China) before the match, Srikanth lost 21-19, 12-21, 20-22 in a close battle lasting 78 minutes.
- This defeat continues his struggles in the round of 16, highlighting the need to overcome this hurdle in his quest for top form.
Treesa-Gayatri Upset Former World No. 1 Pair
- The Indian doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand registered a surprise victory over the former World No. 1 Japanese duo of Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota.
- They won 18-21, 21-13 in a 46-minute match, securing their place in the women’s doubles quarterfinals.
Overall, the French Open witnessed a display of resilience from P.V. Sindhu and a promising win from the young doubles pair of Treesa-Gayatri. However, Srikanth’s defeat highlights the need for him to overcome his recent challenges in the round of 16 stage.
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