India, Oct. 22 -- India enjoyed mixed fortunes at the French Open 2026 badminton tournament on Thursday, October 22, with PV Sindhu and Ashmita Chaliha registering crucial victories in women's singles. Sindhu defeated Japan's Riko Gunji in straight games to advance to the quarter-finals, while Chaliha produced a major upset against three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi. However, India's men's singles campaign suffered a setback as Ayush Shetty retired from his second-round match against Japan's Kodai Naraoka.

PV Sindhu Beats Riko Gunji In Straight Games

PV Sindhu secured a comfortable 21-12, 21-16 victory over Japan's Riko Gunji in the women's singles round of 16 at the French Open.

The two-time Olympic medallist took control early...