In Orleans Masters Badminton, Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma has stormed into the semifinal of Women’s Singles. She defeated Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21-14 in the quarterfinal clash at Palais des Sports in France this evening. Meanwhile, another all-Indian quarter-final between Malvika Bansod and her compatriot Isharani Baruah is currently underway. The outcome of this match will guarantee India at least one more semi-finalist in the women’s singles category.
Earlier in the day, Indian duo of Arjun Madathil Ramachandran and Hariharan Amsakarunan lost to Indonesian pair of Bagas Maulana and Leo Carnando 12-21, 20-22 in Men’s Doubles quarterfinal at Palais des Sports in France.