Kidambi Srikanth beats Rasmus Gemke to reach Japan Masters 2026 Round of 16
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports
Kidambi Srikanth defeated Denmark's Rasmus Gemke 18-21, 21-16 and 24-22 in a three-game thriller at the Japan Masters 2026 in Kumamoto. The Indian veteran held his nerve after losing the first game to win the deciding match and advance to the Round of 16. Srikanth used sharp net play and aggressive cross-court clears to dictate the pace and force errors from Gemke. He will face Thailand's Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul or Japan's Kodai Naraoka in the next round.
Why it matters
Srikanth's victory secures India's progression in the Japan Masters 2026, maintaining the country's strong showing in international badminton tournaments.
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