Indian shuttlers Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj recorded stellar wins on Friday (August 7, 2026) to book their places in the semi-finals of the women’s singles of the Korea Masters Super 300 tournament in Asan, South Korea. World No 50 Ashmita Chaliha’s biggest upset of the tournament came when the Indian dislodged top seed Hina Akechi of Japan in a thrilling three-game quarter-final battle in the Yi Sun Sin Gymnasium. Compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj’s determination helped the unseeded shuttler make a brilliant comeback after losing the opening game to third-seed Tanvi Sharma.
Korea Masters (Super 300): One 🇮🇳 FINALIST confirmed in Women’s Singles!
Rakshitha (WR 49) will take on senior compatriot Ashmitha Chaliha (WR 50) in SEMIS tomorrow. #KoreaMasters2026 pic.twitter.com/VMAd7tJMzD
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) August 7, 2026
Korea Masters 2026 Quarter Final Overview
- Quarter-Final Match 1 Result: Ashmita Chaliha (IND) defeated Hina Akechi (JPN) 20-22, 21-15, 21-19
- Quarter Final Match 2 Result: Rakshitha Ramraj (IND) defeated Tanvi Sharma (IND) 18-21, 21-19, 21-18
- Venue: Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium, Asan, South Korea
- Upcoming Match: Ashmita Chaliha vs Rakshitha Ramraj (All-Indian Women’s Singles Semi-Final)
Ashmita Chaliha Stuns Top Seed Hina Akechi In Thrilling Encounter
In a battle featuring two skilled left-handed players, Ashmita Chaliha showcased outstanding tactical maturity and resilience to overcome Japan’s World Number 22, Hina Akechi. The Indian player leveled the match by claiming the second game with authority before keeping her composure in a tense deciding game to seal a memorable 20-22, 21-15, 21-19 victory.
Ashmita Chaliha STUNS top seed Hina Akechi!
WR 50 Ashmita storms into SEMIS of Korea Masters after beating WR 22 Hina Akechi 20-22, 21-15, 21-19. #KoreaMasters2026 pic.twitter.com/MgEgUmgmSs
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) August 7, 2026
Rakshitha Ramraj Edges Past Tanvi Sharma In All India Quarter Final
Rakshitha Ramraj displayed exceptional stamina and mental toughness to prevail over recent She fought back doggedly to take the second game before edging past Sharma in a thrilling decider to register an 18-21, 21-19, 21-18 win.
VICTOR Korea Masters 2026
WS – QF
18 21 21 🇮🇳Rakshitha Sree SANTHOSH RAMRAJ🥇21 19 18 🇮🇳Tanvi SHARMA
🕚 in 61 minutes
— BWFScore (@BWFScore) August 7, 2026
The victory marked Ramraj’s fourth head-to-head victory against Sharma and set up an exciting all Indian semi final showdown against Ashmita Chaliha for a place in the final.
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