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Unseeded Players Cause Major Upsets in Indian Junior Badminton
Several badminton players who were not expected to win have reached the quarterfinals.
Vijaya Lakshmi Boddu beat the tournament’s top-seeded player, Lakshya Rajesh.
She lost the second game but came back to win the deciding game.
Her match ended 21-19, 14-21, 21-18.
Thailand’s Pattanun Thiannaparpornchok also defeated a seeded player in the girls’ event.
Three unseeded or lower-seeded players won surprising boys’ matches.
These results show that the tournament favorites are facing strong challenges.
The event is being played in memory of Sushant Chipalkatti.
Unseeded Vijaya Lakshmi Boddu defeated top seed Lakshya Rajesh 21-19, 14-21, 21-18.
Boddu recovered in the deciding set to secure a quarterfinal place.
Thailand’s Pattanun Thiannaparpornchok beat eighth seed Bala Manvitha Reddy Allam 21-19, 21-13.
Lakshmi Swetan Tamatamala, Nishchal Chand and Arjun Reddy Aluguvelli won boys’ pre-quarterfinal upsets.
The tournament is being held in memory of the late Sushant Chipalkatti.
- Who
- Unseeded and lower-seeded junior badminton players, including Vijaya Lakshmi Boddu, Pattanun Thiannaparpornchok and three boys’ winners.
- What
- Players caused several upsets and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Indian Junior International badminton Grand Prix.
- Where
- At the Indian Junior International badminton Grand Prix; the articles do not specify the location.
- When
- Thursday, during the pre-quarterfinal stage.
- Why
- The players won their respective matches, defeating higher-seeded opponents.
Key facts
- Event
- Indian Junior International badminton Grand Prix
- Major upset
- Vijaya Lakshmi Boddu defeated top seed Lakshya Rajesh.
- Boddu’s score
- 21-19, 14-21, 21-18
- Girls’ result
- Thailand’s Pattanun Thiannaparpornchok defeated eighth seed Bala Manvitha Reddy Allam 21-19, 21-13.
- Boys’ upsets
- Lakshmi Swetan Tamatamala, Nishchal Chand and Arjun Reddy Aluguvelli defeated higher-seeded opponents.
- Tournament tribute
- The competition is being held in memory of the late Sushant Chipalkatti.
Sources
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