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Indian Shocker: Sihag Dethrones US Open Seed
28 Jun
Summary
- Devika Sihag upsets third seed Riko Gunji in a tense match.
- Rounak Chouhan advances to semifinals after stunning top seed.
- Kidambi Srikanth also secures a semifinal spot with a three-set victory.
Devika Sihag has achieved a significant victory in her young career by defeating third seed Riko Gunji to reach the semifinals of the US Open. The sixth seed from India, considered an underdog, showcased remarkable composure to win 22-20, 21-19 against the Swiss Open quarterfinalist. She is now set to face Denmark's second seed, Line Christophersen, on Saturday, June 27.
Rounak Chouhan is also making waves in the tournament, extending his dream run. Following his upset of the top seed, Chou Tien-chen, Chouhan defeated Israel's Misha Zilberman 23-21, 21-11. He will compete against Su Li Yang in the semifinals, having become a standout performer with his fearless play.
In another significant development, Kidambi Srikanth has also advanced to the semifinals. He secured his spot with a decisive 21-9, 12-21, 21-8 victory over Liao Jhuo-Fu. Srikanth is scheduled to play against fourth seed Yudai Okimoto in his next match.
