China Masters 2026: Kidambi Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag advance to quarter-finals
Mixed doubles pair Dhruv-Tanisha crashed out
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Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and the star men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered sensational performances to storm into the quarter-finals of the China Masters 2026 on Thursday.
Srikanth pulled off a stunning upset over Canadian World No. 9 and recent World Championship bronze medallist Victor Lai, winning 21-18, 21-19.
Showcasing tactical brilliance in their maiden meeting, Srikanth clawed his way back from an 11-15 deficit in the opening game before snatching the final three points from 18-19 down in the second to seal the victory.
The win secures Srikanth’s first Super 750 quarter-final berth since 2021, where he will face Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu.
In men’s doubles, former World No. 1 pair Satwik-Chirag held off France’s Toma Junior Popov and Christo Popov 21-17, 22-24, 21-9.
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After the French pair snatched a tense second game, the Smash Bros stamped their authority in the decider, opening a 6-1 lead and wrapping up the match in 69 minutes.
They will lock horns with Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen in the last eight.
Meanwhile, Tanvi Sharma fought valiantly for 66 minutes before falling 17-21, 21-18, 16-21 to Japan’s World No. 9 Tomoka Miyazaki in the women’s singles. The mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also bowed out to their Chinese Taipei opponents.
Which Indian shuttlers advanced to the quarter-finals on Day 3 of China Masters 2026?
Kidambi Srikanth and Satwik-Chirag were the only Indians to advance into the quarter-finals.
Which Indian shuttlers were knocked out in the round of 16 at China Masters 2026?
Tanvi Sharma bowed out after losing against Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan, while Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto also exited the BWF Super 750 event after straight games defeat to Liu Khang Heng/Hsu Yin-Hui of Chinese Taipei.
Who did Kidambi Srikanth defeat to move into the quarter-finals?
Srikanth stunned World No. 9 Victor Lai of Canada in straight games (21-18, 21-19) to sail through.
Who did Satwik-Chirag defeat to move into the quarter-finals?
Satwik-Chirag overcame the Popov Brothers [Christo & Toma Junior Popov] 21-17, 22-24, 21-9 to advance.
Who will Kidambi Srikanth face in the quarter-finals of China Masters 2026?
Srikanth will be up against Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu for a place in semis.
Who will Satwik-Chirag face in the quarter-finals of China Masters 2026?
Fourth seeds Satwik-Chirag will meet Denmark’s Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.
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