India’s men’s doubles pair of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy has reached the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open 2026. They beat England’s Oliver Butler and Samuel Jones in a closely contested Round of 16 match.
The Indian duo won in straight games, 21-19, 22-20. As a result, this keeps their campaign alive at the BWF Super 500 badminton tournament.
The match was a tight battle, with both games going down to the wire. However, Krishna Prasad and Pruthvi held their nerve in the crucial moments. In the end, they sealed the victory and booked their place in the last eight.
How Garaga and Roy Reached the Arctic Open 2026 Quarterfinals
The unseeded Indian pair had already pulled off a big upset in their opening match. They stunned China’s fifth seeds He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu. After losing the first game 10-21, they fought back to win 21-18, 22-20. In total, the contest lasted 61 minutes.
Consequently, that comeback set up the Round of 16 clash against Butler and Jones. The duo carried their momentum into the match and secured another tight win.
A Strong Season for the Indian Pair
This run adds to an impressive year for the partnership. In May, they won the Réunion Open and the Mexican International Challenge in consecutive weeks. In addition, they reached the final of the Vietnam International this season.
Krishna Prasad was part of India’s Thomas Cup-winning men’s team in 2022. As a result, he brings plenty of big-match experience to the partnership. Pruthvi, meanwhile, has quickly found his rhythm alongside him on the international circuit.
Elsewhere in Vantaa, the Indian contingent has had mixed fortunes. HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made early exits in men’s singles. PV Sindhu, however, has also moved into the last eight in women’s singles. Read more: PV Sindhu Into the Quarterfinals at Arctic Open 2026.
The win marks another important step for the Indian pair at the Arctic Open 2026. Next, they will turn their attention to the quarterfinals. Above all, their aim is to extend their run in the tournament.
India’s men’s doubles campaign continues in Finland. Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy are now among the contenders in the quarterfinals.
