Sindhu continued her encouraging run in the tournament with another dominant straight-games victory, brushing aside Japan\u2019s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in just 37 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two-time Olympic medallist looked in complete control from the opening exchanges, dictating rallies comfortably and rarely allowing her opponent to settle into the contest. Having already eliminated Indonesian fifth seed Putri Kusuma Wardani in the opening round, Sindhu has now carried that momentum into the last eight without dropping intensity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her next challenge, however, could be the toughest yet. Sindhu will face reigning Olympic champion and world No. 1 An Se-young, a player she has never beaten in eight previous meetings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In men\u2019s doubles, fourth-seeded Satwik and Chirag were tested heavily before overcoming the Chinese Taipei pair of Lee Jhe-huei and Yang Po-hsuan in a three-game battle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indians appeared firmly in command after taking the opening game 21-15, but lost rhythm completely in the second as their opponents forced a decider with an 11-21 response. The deciding game remained tense deep into the contest before the Indian duo regained composure to close out a hard-earned 21-18 win. They will now meet Malaysia\u2019s Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing for a place in the semi-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The day\u2019s biggest turnaround came in mixed doubles, where Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila recovered brilliantly after being completely outplayed in the opening game against Japan\u2019s Maya Taguchi and Yuta Watanabe. After losing the first game 8-21, the Indian pair gradually shifted momentum through aggressive net play and improved defence, eventually storming back to win 21-17, 21-16. The result marked a timely boost for the duo, who had struggled for consistency in recent tournaments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the quarter-final the Indian duo will be up against the Malaysian world No. 4 pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The day\u2019s biggest turnaround came in mixed doubles, where Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila recovered brilliantly after being completely outplayed in the opening game against Japan\u2019s Maya Taguchi and Yuta Watanabe. After losing the first game 8-21, the Indian pair gradually shifted momentum through aggressive net play and improved defence, eventually storming back to win 21-17, 21-16. The result marked a timely boost for the duo, who had struggled for consistency in recent tournaments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later in the day, HS Prannoy takes on former world champion and local hero Loh Kean Yew for a place in the last eight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n