P.V. Sindhu, Unnati Hooda Secure Wins; Set Up Indian Battle at China Open
In a standout day for Indian badminton at the China Open in Changzhou, **P.V. Sindhu** and rising star **Unnati Hooda** both advanced to the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals with strong performances.
Sindhu overcomes a tough challenge
P.V. Sindhu defeated world No. 6 **Tomoka Miyazaki** of Japan in a three-set thriller—**21‑15, 8‑21, 21‑17**—lasting just over an hour. The victory moves Sindhu into the Round of 16.
Unnati Hooda stuns Scott’s Gilmour
India’s **Unnati Hooda**, aged 17, claimed an upset win over seasoned Scot **Kirsty Gilmour**, winning in straight sets **21‑11, 21‑16** to punch her ticket to the pre-quarterfinals.
All-Indian pre-quarterfinal showdown
Both Sindhu and Unnati are set to face each other in an exciting all-Indian pre-quarterfinal today—a matchup that represents both experience vs. youth and sets up a high-stakes clash.
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