India's
In the opening game, Kharb appeared to be in command, leading at crucial moments. However, she was unable to convert four game points, allowing Vu to seize the opportunity and take the first game. Kharb rebounded in the second game, leveraging an 11-9 lead at the interval to push the match into a decisive third game.
The final game saw Kharb trailing significantly at 19-9, but she mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring eight consecutive points. Despite her late surge, it was not enough to overcome Vu, who ultimately secured her place in the next round.
Tanvi Sharma Advances with Strong Performance
In a contrasting performance, Tanvi Sharma, fresh off her recent victory at the Taipei Open, continued her winning streak by defeating fellow Indian player
Valishetty responded in the second game, establishing an 11-6 lead at the interval before clinching the game to force a third. However, Sharma dominated the deciding game, leading 11-9 at the break and ultimately winning decisively, allowing only four more points to Valishetty in a match that lasted 57 minutes.
Other Indian Players Shine
Joining Sharma in the women's singles quarter-finals were Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj. Chaliha triumphed over local favorite Kim Min-ji with a score of 21-17, 21-6, while Ramraj secured her spot by defeating Japan's Manami Suizu 22-20, 21-10. Unfortunately, the tournament ended for fifth seed Isharani Baruah and Mansi Singh, with Baruah losing a close match to Kim Min-sun of Korea, 17-21, 21-18, 21-19, and Singh falling to fourth seed Han Qianxi of China, 21-12, 14-21, 21-17.
