Paris, Aug 27 (PTI) Indian mixed doubles team Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto showcased an impressive performance by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the World Championships. They achieved this feat with a commanding straight-game victory over Ireland’s Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan on Wednesday.
Seeded 16th, Dhruv and Tanisha seized control of the match early, dispatching the Irish pair with a scoreline of 21-11, 21-16 in a mere 35 minutes.
The Indian duo will now gear up to clash against the fifth-seeded pair from Hong Kong, Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
Right from the start, Dhruv and Tanisha set the tempo, establishing a quick 6-2 lead and stretching it further to 11-6 by the interval. They maintained their dominance and comfortably pocketed the opening game.
The second game echoed the first, as the Indians stormed to a 7-2 start and maintained their control over the rallies, wrapping up the match without considerable resistance.
Later today, Indian badminton fans can look forward to matches featuring two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and 2023 bronze medallist H S Prannoy. Additionally, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who clinched the bronze in 2022, will commence their campaign in the round of 32 after having received an opening-round bye.
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