Arctic Open 2026: P.V. Sindhu faces Ratchanok Intanon in quarterfinals
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P.V. Sindhu faces Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open 2026 in Vantaa, Finland, on Friday, October 9. Sindhu advanced to the last eight by defeating Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in her previous match. Intanon booked her quarterfinal spot after overcoming India’s Tanvi Sharma 21-18, 21-7 in the Round of 16. In their 14 previous head-to-head meetings, Intanon has won 10 matches while Sindhu has claimed four victories. Indian men's doubles pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy will also feature in the quarterfinals against Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer and Christian Kjaer.
Why it matters
This quarterfinal clash determines a spot in the semifinals of the Arctic Open 2026, offering P.V. Sindhu a chance to improve her historical record against long-time rival Ratchanok Intanon.
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