India’s Lakshya Sen received a walkover in the opening round of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament, while Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form by upsetting world No. 23 Sung Shuo Yun. Other Indian players, including Kiran George, Unnati Hooda, and Aakarshi Kashyap, also secured victories in the men’s and women’s singles.
Results for: Arctic Open
PV Sindhu suffered a first-round loss at the Arctic Open, while Malvika Bansod pulled off an upset victory over a top-ranked opponent. Aakarshi Kashyap also advanced in the women’s singles competition.
Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod pulled off a stunning upset in the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament, while P.V. Sindhu makes her return after the Olympics.
India’s top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are set to lead the charge at the Arctic Open Super 500, aiming to regain momentum after a disappointing Paris Olympics. The tournament marks their return to the international stage, with both players implementing changes to their game plans. Sindhu has a tough opening match against Michelle Li, while Sen faces Rasmus Gemke, hoping for revenge after a previous loss. The tournament also features the return of Kidambi Srikanth after an injury layoff, and other promising Indian players like Malvika Bansod and Aakarshi Kashyap.