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Hylo Open 2024: Rakshitha Ramraj upsets second seed, Malvika Bansod storms into QF

Hylo Open 2024: Rakshitha Ramraj upsets second seed, Malvika Bansod storms into QF

In a thrilling day at the Hylo Open 2024, Rakshitha Ramraj stunned second-seeded Kirsty Gilmour, while Malvika Bansod advanced to the quarterfinals with a solid win.

The Hylo Open 2024, a Super 300 tournament, saw some surprising results on Thursday. Indian players put on a strong performance on the German court. The biggest highlight was Rakshitha Ramraj, who pulled off an upset against the second-seeded player. Meanwhile, India’s hope in women’s singles, Malvika Bansod, reached the quarter-finals. Overall, it was a good day for Indian shuttlers.

Malvika Bansod’s Impressive Win

Malvika Bansod showed great determination with a fantastic win over Denmark’s Iris Andersen, who is ranked 119. The 6th seed controlled the match and won in straight games with scores of 21-13 and 21-16. Bansod’s strong smashes and smart strategies kept Andersen from finding her rhythm.

Rakshitha Ramraj stuns with upset

Another highlight of the day was 17-year-old Rakshitha Sree Santosh Ramraj, who caused an upset by beating the second-seeded Kirsty Gilmour from Scotland. In just 35 minutes, Rakshitha won with scores of 21-14 and 21-12, showing her impressive skills.

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Ayush Shetty’s dominant performance

Ayush Shetty also had a great match, defeating Italy’s Giovanni Toti in the Round of 16. Shetty took only 33 minutes to win in straight games, with scores of 21-13 and 21-9. This solid performance puts him in a strong position as he moves forward in the tournament.

Sathish Kumar Karunakaran’s Convincing Win

Sathish Kumar Karunakaran joined the quarter-finals with a convincing win over Harry Huang. The 7th seed won in straight games with scores of 21-12 and 21-15. His performance showed his complete control and skill, making him a strong contender in this year’s event.

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