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Jolly and Gopichand reach Japan Masters round of 16
At the Japan Masters in Kumamoto, Japan, India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Japanese pair Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita in the women’s doubles.
They won 21-17, 21-14 in 42 minutes to reach the round of 16.
Jolly and Gopichand won bronze at the World Championships this year and are seeking their first Japan Masters title.
In men’s doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and Arjun M.R. advanced after former world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia retired while trailing 6-11 in the first game.
India’s mixed doubles pair Dhruva Kapila and Radhika Sharma lost in qualifying to Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett of the United States.
Jolly and Gopichand continue in the tournament, while Kapila and Sharma are out.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Japan’s Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita to reach the Japan Masters 2026 round of 16.
The Indian pair won 21-17 and 21-14 in 42 minutes.
Hariharan Amsakarunan and Arjun M.R. advanced after Malaysian former world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik retired during the first game.
Dhruva Kapila and Radhika Sharma were eliminated in qualifying by the United States’ Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett.
- Who
- Indian women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.
- What
- They beat Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita to reach the round of 16 at the Japan Masters.
- When
- Tuesday; the article was published on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, Japan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita 21-17, 21-14 in 42 minutes.
Hariharan Amsakarunan and Arjun M.R. advanced after Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik retired with the score 11-6 in the first game.
Dhruva Kapila and Radhika Sharma lost to Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett in the qualification round.
- Women’s doubles result
- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won 21-17, 21-14
- Match duration
- 42 minutes
- Venue
- Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium
- Men’s doubles retirement score
- 11-6 in the first game
- Mixed doubles qualifying result
- Dhruva Kapila and Radhika Sharma lost 21-16, 21-15