Sankar Subramanian Stuns World No. 2 Antonsen at Swiss Open
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 21-year-old Indian badminton player Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, currently ranked 64th in the world, pulled off a stunning upset by defeating world no. 2 Anders Antonsen from Denmark at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament. This thrilling match, which lasted 66 minutes, saw Subramanian triumph with scores of 18-21, 21-12, 21-5, marking one of the biggest victories of his burgeoning career.
A Promising Rise
Sankar, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Junior Championships, showcased an impressive defensive strategy that overwhelmed the three-time World Championships medalist Antonsen. His victory not only propels him into the quarterfinals but also serves as a significant confidence boost as he transitions into the senior ranks of badminton.
In the upcoming quarterfinals, Subramanian will face France’s Christo Popov, ranked 31st in the world. Popov, a silver medallist at the 2019 World Junior Championships, has had a strong 2024 campaign, making this matchup one to watch.
Indian Women’s Doubles Success
In other notable performances, the Indian women’s doubles team of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the semifinals after a convincing 21-18, 21-14 win over Hong Kong’s Pui Lam Yeung and Nga Ting Yeung. The duo maintained control throughout the match, demonstrating their skills and teamwork.
However, the tournament was not without its challenges for other Indian players. Isharani Baruah put up a valiant fight but ultimately lost 19-21, 21-18, 18-21 to China’s Han Qian Xi. Anupama Upadhyaya faced a tough opponent in Indonesia’s world no. 11 Putri Kusuma Wardani, losing with scores of 17-21, 19-21.
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