Anmol Kharb exits Korea Masters after three-game loss, Tanvi Sharma reaches quarters
Seoul, August 6
India's Anmol Kharb bowed out of the Korea Masters 2026 after suffering a hard-fought three-game defeat in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals on Thursday, according to Olympic.com.
World No. 45 Anmol lost 23-21, 15-21, 21-18 to Vietnam's Olympian Vu Thi Trang in a closely contested BWF Super 300 match at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium.
Anmol looked set to take the opening game after holding four game points but was unable to convert them, allowing Vu Thi Trang to edge ahead. The Indian bounced back strongly in the second game, making the most of her mid-game advantage to level the contest.
In the decider, Anmol trailed 19-9 before producing a spirited fightback by winning eight consecutive points. However, the comeback fell just short as the Vietnamese player held on to secure victory.
Meanwhile, reigning Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive form by defeating compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 to reach the women's singles quarter-finals, according to Olympic.com.
Tanvi recovered from an early deficit to claim the first game before Shriyanshi forced a decider by taking the second. In the final game, Tanvi stayed in control after the mid-game interval and wrapped up the contest in 57 minutes.
Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj also advanced to the quarter-finals. Ashmita registered a comfortable 21-17, 21-6 win over South Korea's Kim Min-ji, while Rakshitha defeated Japan's Manami Suizu 22-20, 21-10.
However, India's campaign also saw exits for fifth seed Isharani Baruah and Mansi Singh. Isharani went down 17-21, 21-18, 21-19 to South Korea's Kim Min-sun, while Mansi lost 21-12, 14-21, 21-17 to China's Han Qianxi.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Tanvi Sharma is looking really solid! Winning the Taipei Open and now consistent performances here. The future of Indian women's singles is in good hands with her and Anmol. Also great to see 4 Indians in the quarter-finals! 💪
Anmol's conversion of game points needs work. She had 4 chances in the first game and couldn't close it. That's the difference at this level. But credit to Vu Thi Trang for her experience. Good learning experience for the young Indian. Onwards and upwards!
Really impressed with the depth in Indian women's badminton right now. Four players in the quarter-finals of a Super 300 event is no joke. Tanvi Sharma especially looks like a future star. Great tournament for India so far!
Ashmita Chaliha's second game was brutal - 21-6! She's playing with real confidence. And Rakshitha pulling off that straight-games win over a Japanese player shows our bench strength. Kaafi badhiya performance overall! 👏
I still feel Anmol needs to work on her shot selection during crucial points. That comeback in the third was brilliant but those first-game misses cost her dearly. Tanvi's mental toughness in the decider was the highlight though. Happy with the overall results!
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