Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Kidambi Srikanth Reaches China Masters Super 750 Quarterfinals
Kidambi Srikanth is an Indian badminton player who beat Canada’s Victor Lai.
Lai is ranked ninth in the world, while Srikanth is ranked 34th.
Srikanth won the match in two games, 21-18 and 21-19.
He came back after falling behind in both games.
He used quick moves near the net and changed the speed of rallies.
This made it difficult for Lai to play his usual fast game.
The match lasted 44 minutes.
It was Srikanth’s first quarterfinal at a Super 750-level event or higher since June 2023.
He will now play in the China Masters quarterfinals.
Kidambi Srikanth defeated world No. 9 Victor Lai 21-18, 21-19 at the China Masters.
The 44-minute victory marked Srikanth’s first Super 750-or-higher quarterfinal since June 2023.
Srikanth recovered from 11-15 and 9-14 deficits in the two games.
His aggressive net play and changes of pace disrupted Lai’s high-speed attacking rhythm.
The result strengthens India’s options for the Asian Games team competition.
- Who
- Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth defeated Canadian Victor Lai, the world No. 9.
- What
- Srikanth won 21-18, 21-19 to reach the China Masters quarterfinals.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The match took place in Shenzhen, China, at the China Masters.
- Why
- Srikanth used aggressive net play, placement and changes of pace to disrupt Lai’s rhythm.
- Winner
- Kidambi Srikanth
- Opponent
- Victor Lai of Canada
- Score
- 21-18, 21-19
- Match duration
- 44 minutes
- Srikanth’s ranking
- World No. 34
- Lai’s ranking
- World No. 9
- Milestone
- Srikanth’s first Super 750-or-higher quarterfinal since June 2023