Ashmita knocks out World No.2 Yamaguchi, marches into French Open quarterfinals
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha pulled off the biggest win of her career at the French Open 2026 badminton tournament by knocking out three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the second round. The 27-year-old Ashmita Chaliha, who is currently ranked 36th in the women’s singles badminton, edged out world No. 2 Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-18
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