Mixed Day for India: Ayush Keeps Dream Run Alive, Sindhu Storms Into Last 16

What Happened

V Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals, defeating Canada's Wen Yu Zhang 21-16, 21-17 in straight games. Ayush Shetty continued his dream run, beating Sri Lanka's Dumindu Abeywickrama 21-8, 21-10 to reach the Round of 16. The youngster had already stunned World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi earlier in the tournament. Men's doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the Round of 16 after receiving a walkover from Scotland's Alexander Dunn and Adam Pringle. Mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed with a straight-games win over Macau opponents Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi. Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda's impressive campaign came to an end on Day 3