Indian shuttlers delivered commanding performances on Wednesday at the US Open 2026, registering comfortable victories across singles and doubles categories.
World Junior Championship silver medallist Tanvi Sharma defeated Germany’s Yvonne Li 23-21, 21-16 in women’s singles. Thailand Masters champion Devika Sihag followed with a convincing 21-14, 21-14 win over Peru’s Ines Lucia Castillo.
In an all-Indian clash, rising star Rounak Chouhan overcame former world junior silver medallist S Sankar Muthusamy 23-21, 21-16. Fifth seed Kidambi Srikanth then dominated compatriot D Saneeth, winning 21-14, 21-12 in just 30 minutes.
Rakshitha Sree also advanced, defeating Tereza Svabikova of the Czech Republic 21-15, 21-8. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Rawat and K Maneesha, seeded seventh, dispatched Indonesia’s Wirawan Ihsan Adam and Serena K 21-15, 21-16 in 26 minutes.
Meanwhile, India announced its squad for the upcoming Badminton Asia Junior (U-19) Championships in Yatsushiro, Japan, from June 26 to July 5. Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will lead the contingent. The team championships will run from June 26-30, followed by individual events. India secured two bronze medals in girls’ singles in the 2025 edition.
