PV Sindhu has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open 2026 after a convincing straight-game victory over Japan’s Riko Gunji. The sixth-seeded Indian shuttler defeated Gunji 21-15, 21-15 to book her place in the last eight of the tournament.
Sindhu’s victory keeps India’s hopes alive in the women’s singles draw. However, 18-year-old Tanvi Sharma and Tharun Mannepalli were eliminated from the tournament after their respective Round of 16 defeats.
PV Sindhu Cruises Into the Arctic Open Last Eight
Sixth seed PV Sindhu produced a composed performance against Japan’s Riko Gunji, winning in straight games, 21-15, 21-15.
Sindhu maintained control throughout the match. In fact, she closed out both games with authority to secure her place in the Arctic Open 2026 quarterfinals.
As a result, Sindhu’s campaign at the tournament continues as she looks to make a deep run and add another strong performance to her season.
Tanvi Sharma’s Run Comes to an End
Meanwhile, India’s 18-year-old Tanvi Sharma was unable to join Sindhu in the quarterfinals.
Tanvi faced a major challenge against top seed and former world champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand. The young Indian fought hard in the opening game but eventually went down 18-21, 7-21.
Despite the defeat, Tanvi’s progress into the Round of 16 is another positive step in her development on the international stage.
Tharun Mannepalli Knocked Out
Similarly, India’s Tharun Mannepalli also bowed out of the Arctic Open after a closely contested battle against second seed Christo Popov of France.
Popov secured a 21-14, 21-19 victory. Mannepalli pushed the French shuttler hard in the second game, but Popov eventually closed out the match.
PV Sindhu Leads India’s Arctic Open Challenge
With Tanvi Sharma and Tharun Mannepalli eliminated, PV Sindhu is now the remaining Indian in the singles draws at the Arctic Open 2026.
Next, the sixth seed will turn her attention to the quarterfinals as she continues her quest for a place in the latter stages of the tournament. You can follow the full draw and results on the official BWF website.
Arctic Open 2026 – Indian Results
- 🇮🇳 PV Sindhu def. 🇯🇵 Riko Gunji — 21-15, 21-15 ✅
- 🇹🇭 Ratchanok Intanon def. 🇮🇳 Tanvi Sharma — 21-18, 21-7
- 🇫🇷 Christo Popov def. 🇮🇳 Tharun Mannepalli — 21-14, 21-19
In short, PV Sindhu is through to the quarterfinals, while Tanvi Sharma and Tharun Mannepalli bow out in the Round of 16. For more updates, read our latest badminton news.