India endured a mixed second day at the China Masters 2026, with singles matches so far involving Indian players witnessing three wins and three defeats. While Lakshya Sen suffered a disappointing first-round exit, Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced with straight-game victories.
Lakshya Sen Suffers Early Exit
Lakshya Sen’s China Masters campaign ended in the opening round after the Indian was beaten by Canada’s Victor Lai. The World No.13 Indian shuttling star struggled to match Lai’s pace and consistency, going down 21-14, 21-7 in a one-sided men’s singles encounter. The result adds to a difficult run for the Indian, who is yet to win a single title this year so far.
Kidambi Srikanth Keeps India’s Men’s Singles Hopes Alive
Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth provided a positive result in the men’s singles draw, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen 21-16, 21-15. The former world no.1 Srikanth reached his first and only BWF World Tour final appearance of the year at the Super 300 event at US Open 2026. He is currently ranked world no.34.
Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde Exit
India’s mixed doubles campaigners Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde were unable to progress after losing to Chinese Taipei’s Wu Guan Xun and Lee Chia Hsin. The Indian pair went down 21-16, 21-18 despite putting up a fight in both games.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto Advance
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto delivered one of India’s most convincing wins of the day in mixed doubles. The Indian pair dominated Thailand’s Tonkid Saeheng and Tonrug Saeheng, winning 21-8, 21-9 to move into the next round.
Tanvi Sharma Impresses on China Masters Debut
Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive rise with a straight-game victory over Denmark’s Amalie Schulz in women’s singles. The 17-year-old Indian won 21-16, 21-17, advancing to the round of 16, aiming for her second title of the year and career, having won the Teipei Open earlier in August 2026.
Devika Sihag Falls to Kaloyana Nalbantova
Devika Sihag’s campaign came to an end after she was beaten by Bulgaria’s Kaloyana Nalbantova. The Bulgarian secured a 21-18, 21-15 victory, leaving Sihag unable to progress despite a competitive effort in both games.
Matches Remaining For India Today At China Masters 2026
India’s campaign will continue later in the day, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty still to take the court in men’s doubles. The fourth seeds will face Malaysia’s Junaidi Arif and Kang Khai Xing in their opening-round encounter, scheduled as the next major Indian match on Court 1 at an estimated 4:05 PM.
