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PV Sindhu Movers To Round Of 16 Of Kumamoto Masters Japan, Lakshya Sen Bows Out

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarterfinals but Lakshya Sen made an opening-round exit from the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament on Wednesday. World number 20 Sindhu brushed aside Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan, ranked 11, 21-12, 21-18 in 38 minutes in a one-sided first round match. She will take on Michelle Li of Canada in the next round. Sen squandered a one game advantage to go down 22-20 17-21 16-21 to Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao in the men's singles round of 32 clash.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Hope To Regain Form At Kumamoto Masters Japan

Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be eager to regain their respective form as they lead the Indian challenge at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament beginning in Kumamoto on Tuesday. Both players have struggled to find their best form following disappointing performances at the Paris Olympics. While Sindhu reached the quarterfinals at the Denmark Open Super 750, Lakshya Sen suffered early exits at both the Arctic Open Super 500 and Denmark Open. Both have struggled to close out deciders after staying competitive in their matches.

PV Sindhu Loses In 37 Minutes, Crashes Out Without A Fight In Comeback Match

Indian shuttler Kiran George moved to round of 16 of the ongoing Arctic Open on Wednesday. In his round of 32 match, George beat the Chinese Taipei's Wang Tzu Wei by 23-21, 21-18 in straight games to reach the next round. Also, Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen moved into the pre-quarters round after Denmark's Rasmus Gemke's withdrew from the match due to injury. PV Sindhu on Tuesday crashed out of the Arctic Open 2024 after a defeat against Canada's Michelle Li in the first round.

Arctic Open: PV Sindhu Exits, Malvika Bansod Stuns World No. 23 Sung To Make Pre-quarterfinals

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered an early exit but rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form by pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 23 Sung Shuo Yun to enter the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of Arctic Open Super 500 tournament on Tuesday. Sixth seed Sindhu lost 16-21 10-21 to Canada's Michelle Li in her round of 32 match. The 23-year-old southpaw, who clinched her first title in over two years at the Azerbaijan International in February, showed her resilience in a hard-fought match, winning 21-19, 24-22 in 57 minutes.

Lakshya Sen Enters 2nd Round Of Arctic Open After Opponent Concedes Match

India's star shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the men's singles round of 16 at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament after his opponent Rasmus Gemke withdrew from the opening round match in Finland on Wednesday. Sen, who lost out on a maiden Olympic medal in Paris after defeat in the bronze medal play-off contest, will be up against the winner between seventh seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei and qualifier Arnaud Merkle of France in the next round. Qualifier Kiran George is the only other Indian in action on Wednesday. He will take on Tzu Wei Wang of Chinese Taipei later in the day.

Badminton: Yamaguchi and Kim survive close calls in final group games

PARIS: Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan came close to being defeated in the final round of group play by world number 31 Michelle Li of Canada in a day of close shaves in the women's singles at the Paris Games on Wednesday (Jul 31).

Indian Teams Make Positive Start In Thomas And Uber Cup

Indian shuttlers had a good in office on the opening day of the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton tournament with both the teams registering 4-1 wins over their respective rivals in their opening ties on Saturday. Ashmita Chaliha produced an inspired show to stun higher-ranked Michelle Li as the Indian women's team notched up a clinical win over Canada and then their male counterparts, defending champions, too dished out the same result against Thailand in their Thomas Cup Group C encounter.

PV Sindhu Enters Quarterfinals Of BWF French Open 2024

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu defeated USA's Beiwen Zhang 13-21, 21-10, 21-14 in the second round of the BWF French Open 2024 on Thursday. PV Sindhu, who defeated Michelle Li of Canada on Wednesday, was completely outplayed in the first game at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle in Paris. However, the two-time Olympic medalist upped her performance in the second game. Going into the break with an 11-7 lead, world No. 11 Sindhu was able to open up an incredible eight-point lead and win the game handily.

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PV Sindhu Movers To Round Of 16 Of Kumamoto Masters Japan, Lakshya Sen Bows Out

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Hope To Regain Form At Kumamoto Masters Japan

PV Sindhu Loses In 37 Minutes, Crashes Out Without A Fight In Comeback Match

Arctic Open: PV Sindhu Exits, Malvika Bansod Stuns World No. 23 Sung To Make Pre-quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen Enters 2nd Round Of Arctic Open After Opponent Concedes Match

Badminton: Yamaguchi and Kim survive close calls in final group games

Indian Teams Make Positive Start In Thomas And Uber Cup

PV Sindhu Enters Quarterfinals Of BWF French Open 2024