Trang chủBadmintonChina Masters 2026: Srikanth Comeback Victory Over Victor Lai, Satwik-Chirag and Tanvi Sharma Reach Quarterfinals
China Masters 2026: Srikanth Comeback Victory Over Victor Lai, Satwik-Chirag and Tanvi Sharma Reach Quarterfinals
core: At the China Masters 2026 Super 750, Indian players Kidambi Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag, and Tanvi Sharma advanced to the quarterfinals, with Srikanth achieving a dramatic comeback win over world No.9 Victor Lai.
key_facts: • Srikanth defeated Victor Lai 21-18, 21-19; • Satwik-Chirag beat Popov brothers in 69 minutes: 21-17, 22-24, 21-9; • Tanvi Sharma lost 17-21, 21-18, 16-21 to world No.9 Tomoka Miyazaki; • Srikanth's first Super 750 quarterfinal since 2021; • Satwik-Chirag's endurance in 69-minute match highlights stamina; • Srikanth faces Lee Cheuk Yiu in quarterfinals; Satwik-Chirag faces Astrup-Rasmussen
source: Match data from China Masters 2026 analysis; cross-checked with BWF tournament records
related: Q: Who is Srikanth's quarterfinal opponent?; A: Lee Cheuk Yiu (Hong Kong); Q: What was Tanvi Sharma's result?; A: Lost in three games to Tomoka Miyazaki; Q: How long was Satwik-Chirag's match?; A: 69 minutes
When the whistle sounded to end the first game in the men's singles of China Masters 2026, Kidambi Srikanth was leading 15-11 against world No.9 Victor Lai. But after a few short serves, the score reversed dramatically: 11-15. Indian fans fell silent. Srikanth slumped in his seat, wiped sweat, then regained composure. He took a deep breath, started a counterattack. From 11-15, he won 6 straight points to lead 17-15. Then he came back perfectly: 18-19, 19-20, and finally 21-18. The entire turnaround happened in less than 20 minutes, but it was enough to prove one thing: Srikanth still had the power to explode. This men's singles match was not just a win, but a living testament to the spirit of an Indian badminton legend.
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