Macau Open 2026: Ashmita Chaliha registers comfortable win to reach semis
Macau, June 19
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha continued her strong run in the Macau Open Badminton World Tour World Tour Super 300 with a convincing win over Korea's Kim Min Sun to reach the women's singles semi-final here on Friday.
Ashmita defeated Kim 21-16, 21-18 in just 37 minutes to set up a last-four clash against another Korean Park Ga Eun, who received a walkover in the quarterfinals from second seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
The opening game between Ashmita and Kim was a neck-and-neck affair till 14-14. The Indian then clinched four straight points to open up a sizeable lead and then maintained the advantage.
The second game saw Kim taking the initiative and led Ashmita 11-5 at the mid-game interval. But the left-handed Indian kept the pressure on her opponent and won five consecutive points from 16-18 to clinch the match.
However, eighth seed Anmol Kharb's challenge came to an end at the last eight stage as she went down 14-21, 21-15, 21-13 against fourth seed Han Qian Xi of China.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Super stuff from Ashmita! Her left-handed style is really tricky for opponents, and that 5-point streak from 16-18 was clutch. Unfortunate for Anmol Kharb though, but getting to quarters in a Super 300 at such a young age is no small achievement. Both girls are making us proud! 🏸
Good to see Indian shuttlers performing consistently in these Super 300 tournaments. But we need to see more top-level finishes—semifinals and finals at Super 500 and above. Ashmita has the game; now she needs to translate this into bigger titles. Let's hope she doesn't get complacent against Park Ga Eun.
Impressive performance by Ashmita! That 5-point run to close out the match shows real composure under pressure. Love seeing Indian talent rise in badminton—it's not just about the top stars anymore. The depth in women's singles is really building. 👏
Ashmita's resilience in the second game is exactly what we need to see from Indian shuttlers—fighting back when down! She's been consistent this year. Anmol too should be proud; Han Qian Xi is a tough opponent. With Sindhu and Saina approaching the twilight of their careers, it's reassuring to see the next gen step up. Let's go, Ashmita! 🏸🔥
Great result for Indian badminton! Ashmita's win was convincing, especially recovering from a 6-point deficit in the second. The Korean players are always tough, so beating one in straight games is a solid achievement.
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