Korea Open 2026: Tanvi Sharma beats Manami Suizu to enter round of 16
File photo: Tanvi Sharma is ranked 21st in the BWF World Rankings. | Photo Credit: AFP
File photo: Tanvi Sharma is ranked 21st in the BWF World Rankings. | Photo Credit: AFP
Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Round of 16 at the Korea Open 2026 after beating Japan’s Manami Suizu 21-16, 12-21, 21-17 on Wednesday.
Tanvi dominated the opening game, never trailing on the scoreboard. Although Suizu managed to draw level at 14-14, the Indian regained control, dropping just two more points to take the game.
Suizu made a strong start to the second game, racing to a 6-1 lead. Tanvi fought back with five consecutive points to draw level, but the 23-year-old Japanese shuttler held her nerve to keep pace at 12-12 before reeling off nine straight points to force a decider.
The third game was closely contested, with both players exchanging the lead. Tanvi eventually opened up a 13-9 advantage and held off a late fightback from Suizu to seal the match.
In the Round of 16, Tanvi will face the winner of the match between China’s Xu Wen Jing and Japan’s Hina Akechi.
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