There are surprises all around in the Guwahati Masters Super 100. Anmol Kharb from India went on to defeat the defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan, which was a massive surprise.
Not a lot of the badminton viewers gave her the benefit of the doubt, but Anmol turned the tables with a calculated performance.
Anmol Kharb Reaches Semifinals at Guwahati Masters 2024, Ashwini and Tanisha Progress
The match between Anmol and Lalinrat took place on Friday and the results are in the favor of India. Not only Anmol but Ashwini and Tanisha also have done their bit.
Both have progressed forward in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament, which is good news for the Indian shuttle fans.
Anmol Kharb’s Journey to the Semifinals
Key Performances and Highlights of His Matches
The readers might be surprised to know that Anmol Kharb is only 17 years old. Being backward in the game, Anmol made a stunning comeback to stun the Thailand international.
The opening set was won by Anmol but she was back with 11-16 and 16-20 in the second game. Although the Indian shuttler was ahead, she couldn’t capitalize the opportunity.
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It was in the decider that Anmol Kharb kept her cool and there was no turning back. In the end, the talented 17-year-old won the game with the scores of 21-13, 22-24, and 22-20 in a total of 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Stating that Anmol Kharb is a new badminton prodigy won’t be a mistake at all.
Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto’s Impressive Runs
How They’ve Advanced in Their Events at Guwahati Masters
Guwahati Masters 2024 might be a lucky tournament for India. Almost all of their players have looked brilliant. Besides Anmol, the likes of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto also made impressive marks.
In the doubles competition, they won easily against the anticipated Chinese pair of Huang Ke Xin and Tang Rui Zhi.
As the set started with a victory of 21-18, the second set wasn’t close at all. The Indian pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto cantered through with the final reading of 21-13.
Winning two of the first three sets, Ashwini and Tanisha emerged victorious in the quarters but a bigger challenge awaits them in the semis.
Other Results and Updates from the Guwahati Masters 2024
Standout Moments from the Tournament so Far
Besides the above-mentioned two wins, other singles and doubles players have done a good job. It might be the home advantage, but the rub of the green seems to be going India’s way.
The likes of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto won the doubles while Sathish Karunakaran won the singles match.
Sathish went on to defeat the standout of Thailand Saran Jamsri. It was an easy win with 21-19 and 21-13 being the red. In the mixed double Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto made a team and they were untouchable.
Defeating their Indian counterparts, the two walked over K Sathwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadekar with score lines of 21-16 and 21-14. Complete domination and walk ahead.
What’s Next for Anmol Kharb and the Indian Contingent
Expectations and Preparation for the Semifinals
The expectations are higher for Anmol Kharb’s Guwahati Masters 2024 performance. The preparations have also been brilliant.
With the expectation of winning the first Super 100 title, she will face Chinese star Cai Yan Yan. Cai is a talented player who won a bronze medal in the 2019 Asian Championship and is a former world junior mixed team champion.
Interestingly, Sathish Karunankaran who won his previous outing, will also face Chinese player Zhu Xuan Chen. Karunankaran and his fans would love to add another Super 100 title to the Indo-Chinese faceoff.
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