Australian Open Badminton: Sindhu & Tanvi advance to Women’s Singles quarterfinals

In Badminton, PV Sindhu and Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Women’s Singles quarterfinals of the Australian Open in Sydney today. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated compatriot Isharani Baruah, 22-20, 21-12 in the Round of 16. She will next face Chen Su-yu.

In another all-India pre-quarterfinal clash, Tanvi Sharma overpowered Malvika Bansod, 21-13, 21-15. 

In Men’s Doubles, Indian pair of MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan also cruised into the last eight beating New Zealand duo Michael Owen and Dylan Soedjasa, 21-17,21-7. 

Meanwhile, India’s challenge in the Men’s Singles ended in the first round following defeats of Kiran George, Saneeth Dayanand and Tharun Mannepalli in their respective matches.