In a thrilling display at the Yonex-Sunrise Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament, India’s Karthikeya Gulshan Kumar delivered a stunning upset, defeating fifth seed Mads Christophersen of Denmark in straight games to secure a spot in the men’s singles quarterfinals.
Adding to the excitement, the Indian men’s doubles duo, Achutaditya Rao and Venkata Harsha Vardhan, toppled fourth seeds Wei Chun Wei and Wu Guan Xun from Chinese Taipei, showcasing their prowess with a 24-22, 23-21 victory.
In another remarkable match, Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar fought valiantly, saving two match points in the second game before triumphing over third seeds Pharanyu Kaosamaang and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga with a scoreline of 16-21, 22-20, 21-16.
Malvika Bansod secured her place in the quarterfinals by defeating compatriot Tanya Hemanth 21-13, 21-17, while Unnati Hooda, despite a spirited effort, faced a narrow defeat against third seed Sung Shou Yun of Chinese Taipei.
The Yonex-Sunrise Guwahati Masters witnessed stellar performances, signaling a rising tide of Indian badminton.
