Paris, Oct. 22 -- Ashmita Chaliha registered the biggest victory of her career on Thursday, stunning three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the second round of the French Open 2026 badminton tournament.

The 27-year-old Indian, currently ranked 36th in women's singles, defeated world No. 2 Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-18 in just 37 minutes to secure a memorable win, as per Olympics.com.

Yamaguchi had finished runner-up at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi earlier this year, losing to South Korea's An Se Young in the final.

Chaliha, who claimed her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters Super 300 earlier this year, made a strong start in the opening game, building an 18-14 lead and maintaining her composure to take...