Hylo Open: Kiran George stuns World No.13 Popov, Lakshya and Rakhsitha advances

Pic:Kiran George

Indian, with compatriots Lakshya Sen and Rakshitha Ramesh also progressing in their respective singles Kiran George advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 after overcoming a game deficit and a late decider challenge against World No.13 Toma Junior Popov. The victory marks a significant result for the events. Kiran George secured a notable victory over world No.13 Toma Junior Popov of France, advancing to the men’s singles quarterfinals at the Hylo Open Super 500. Ranked 38th in the world, Kiran defeated the tournament’s eighth seed in a tightly contested match, winning 18-21, 21-18, 21-19. This performance marks his first appearance in a Super 500 quarterfinal since the India Open earlier in the year and stands out as a major upset of the competition.