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Indian Shuttlers Excel in Thailand Masters
In a big badminton tournament in Thailand, two Indian players, Isharani Baruah and Devika Sihag, did really well.
Isharani beat a higher-ranked player from South Korea in three sets, and Devika surprised everyone by beating the top seed from Thailand in straight sets.
Both players will now play in the next rounds.
Another Indian player, Tharun Mannepalli, lost his match but did his best.
It was a great day for Indian badminton!
Isharani Baruah, ranked 48th in the world, defeated second seed Sung Shuo Yun of South Korea in the round of 16 of the Thailand Masters.
The match ended with a score of 21-13, 14-21, 21-14 in favor of Baruah.
Devika Sihag, another Indian player, stunned top seed Supanida Katethong in straight sets (21-19, 21-18) to reach the semifinals.
Baruah and Sihag's victories were notable as they upset higher-ranked opponents, advancing to the next rounds.
Tharun Mannepalli, an Indian men's singles player, lost his quarterfinal match to China's Zhu Xuan Chen.
- Who
- Isharani Baruah, Devika Sihag, Sung Shuo Yun, Supanida Katethong, Wong Ling Ching, Tharun Mannepalli, Zhu Xuan Chen
- What
- Indian badminton players Isharani Baruah and Devika Sihag advanced to the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively at the Thailand Masters Super 300.
- Where
- The event is being held in Bangkok, Thailand.
- When
- The matches took place on January 29, 2024.
- Why
- Baruah and Sihag's victories were notable as they upset higher-ranked opponents, advancing to the next rounds.
Key facts
- Player 1
- Isharani Baruah
- Player 2
- Devika Sihag
- Event
- Thailand Masters Super 300
- Round
- Quarterfinals
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Date
- January 29, 2024
- Opponent 1
- Sung Shuo Yun
- Opponent 2
- Supanida Katethong
- Score 1
- 21-13, 14-21, 21-14
- Score 2
- 21-19, 21-18
Timeline
Baruah's Odisha wins fuel confidence.
She stuns higher-ranked foes, sets Thailand stage.
Upsets second seed, reaches Thailand quarters.
Quotes
Devika Sihag
20-year-old Indian badminton player
“This is the first time that I am playing against Supanida, winning against her on her home ground is a good feeling for me. I just told myself that I have to give my 100 % without thinking about winning or losing. The strategies worked, so I'm happy.”
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“I was not distracted much by the crowd. I just told myself I have to play my best today and give my 100 percent without thinking about winning or losing. The strategy that I planned with my coaches worked really well so I’m happy with my performance”
indianexpress.com
Sources
PV Sindhu’s frame-sake, the tall Devika Sihag, scalps her first Top 20 opponent in top seed Supanida Katethong at Thailand
Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals
Devika Sihag stuns Supanida, enters Thailand Masters semifinals
Thailand Masters: Baruah stuns second seed, storms into quarters
Isharani Baruah stuns second seed to enter Thailand Masters quarters
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