US Open 2026: Tanvi, Devika, Rounak, Srikanth register comfortable victories
Fullerton, June 25
World Junior Championship silver medallist Tanvi Sharma and Thailand Masters champion Devika Sihag registered comfortable wins to kick off their US Open campaign in style here on Wednesday.
Tanvi defeated Yvonne Li of Germany 23-21, 21-16, while Devika beat Ines Lucia Castillo of Peru 21-14, 21-14 in the women's singles first round, according to a release.
In the first of the two all-Indian clashes, up-and-coming Rounak Chouhan defeated former world junior silver medallist S Sankar Muthusamy 23-21, 21-16. Fifth seed Kidambi Srikanth then dominated the match against compatriot D Saneeth to win 21-14, 21-12 in just 30 minutes.
Also advancing to the next round were Rakshitha Sree in women's singles and the mixed doubles combination of Dhruv Rawat and K Maneesha, according to a release.
Rakshitha defeated Tereza Svabikova of the Czech Republic 21-15, 21-8, while the seventh-seeded mixed doubles pairing of Rawat and Maneesha needed just 26 minutes to pack off Indonesia's Wirawan Ihsan Adam and Serena Kani 21-15, 21-16.
Meanwhile, All India Junior Ranking Medallist Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will lead a strong Indian contingent for the Badminton Asia Junior (U-19) Championships to be held in Yatsushiro, Japan, from June 26 to July 5.
The team championships will be conducted from June 26-30 with the individual championships scheduled thereafter, according to a press release. The team championships will be conducted from June 26-30, with the individual championships scheduled thereafter, according to a press release.
In the 2025 edition, India won two bronze medals in girls singles.
India squad:
Boys' singles: Abhinav Garg, Dev Ruparelia, Jagsher Singh Khangurra, Dhyan Santosh.
Girls singles: Tanvi Patri, Tanvi Reddy Andluri, Adarshini Shri N B, Shaina Manimuthu.
Men's doubles. Pavan S/Punith S, Amarjit Singh Khwairakpam/Divyansh Agrawal.
Women's doubles: Diya Bheemaiah B/Baruni Parshwal; Durga Esha Kandrapu/Keerthy Manchala.
Mixed doubles: Punit S/Deepak Raj Aditi; Bjorn Jaison/Dianka Waldia. (ANI).
— ANI
Reader Comments
Srikanth's dominance in just 30 minutes shows why he's still a force to be reckoned with. But the real story here is the bench strength – Rounak Chouhan beating Sankar is a sign of healthy competition. Indian badminton is in good hands! 🇮🇳
It's encouraging to see so many Indians making their mark abroad. Rakshitha's straight-game win and the mixed doubles pair of Rawat and Maneesha finishing in 26 minutes – brilliant! But I wish the article gave more details about the opponents' pedigree. Still, happy for our players. 👏
As a badminton fan from the US, it's amazing to see the depth India has developed. From world junior medallists to experienced pros like Srikanth, the future looks bright. The Junior Championships in Japan will be another test – hope they bring back more than two bronze medals this time! 🌟
Great results but I hope the media doesn't hype too much too soon. These are early rounds – the real tests come later. Still, kudos to the players for starting strong. Special mention to Tanvi Sharma – she's been consistent since her junior days. Let's see how far she goes! 🤞
India's badminton pipeline is incredible! From the US Open to the Asian Junior Championships, we've got talent at every level. Srikanth's experience will be crucial for the youngsters. Just wish the BAI would organize more international exposure for these juniors – they clearly have the potential. 🎯
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