Kidambi Srikanth Advances to China Masters Quarterfinals
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 9 Victor Lai in straight games to reach the quarterfinals of the China Masters 2026. Srikanth won the match 21-18, 21-19 in under an hour during the BWF Super 750 tournament. This victory follows his opening-round win against Chi Yu-jen. Srikanth is scheduled to face Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong China in the next round. The win is considered significant given Lai's recent performance, which included a bronze-medal finish at the BWF World Championships.
Why it matters
Srikanth's advancement in a high-level Super 750 tournament boosts his standing and momentum in the international badminton circuit.
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