PV Sindhu Reaches Arctic Open Quarter-Finals
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals of the Arctic Open 2026 after defeating Japan’s Riko Gunji in straight games. The two-time Olympic medallist secured a 21-15, 21-15 victory in 49 minutes at the BWF Super 500 event. Sindhu will now compete against top-seeded Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand for a semi-final spot. Meanwhile, Indian men's singles players Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy were eliminated in their respective opening rounds. Srikanth lost to Canada's Brian Yang in three games, while Prannoy was defeated by Denmark's Anders Antonsen.
Why it matters
PV Sindhu's continued progress in the tournament keeps Indian hopes alive in the women's singles category, while the early exits of top men's players highlight the competitive depth of the field.
Read the original report — Times of India
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