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Singapore Open: Prannoy Bows Out; Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag, Tanisha-Dhruv Secure QF Spots (ld)
Putri Kusuma Wardani: India’s campaign at the Singapore Open gathered significant momentum on Thursday, with four entries confirmed in the quarterfinals across singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, highlighted by commanding performances from PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, and gritty comeback wins from the country’s doubles combinations.
The biggest statement once again came from Sindhu, who continued her impressive resurgence with another clinical display in women’s singles. The two-time Olympic medallist dismantled Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in only 37 minutes to storm into the last eight. Having already knocked out Indonesian fifth seed Putri Kusuma Wardani earlier in the tournament, Sindhu barely allowed Gunji any rhythm, controlling the pace of rallies from the outset and maintaining relentless pressure throughout both games.
The Indian star now faces her toughest challenge yet against reigning Olympic champion and world No. 1 An Se-young. Sindhu has yet to register a victory against the Korean in eight previous meetings.
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