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Srikanth, Tanvi Lead Indian Charge at German Open
23 Feb
Summary
- Kidambi Srikanth, ranked 32, aims to improve for higher-tier events.
- 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, ranked 40, shows promise against top players.
- Malvika Bansod returns from injury to compete at the German Open.
The German Open Super 300, commencing on Tuesday, features a strong Indian contingent headlined by veteran Kidambi Srikanth and World Junior Championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma. Srikanth, a former world number one now ranked 32, is striving to improve his standing to secure direct entries into top-tier Super 750 and Super 1000 events. He previously achieved runner-up finishes at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 and Syed Modi International Super 300.
In the women's singles, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, ranked 40, is set to face Malaysia's Wong Ling Ching. She has shown remarkable potential, pushing top-ranked players to three games and securing significant wins earlier this season. Her consistent performance includes reaching finals and semifinals in other Super 100 and Super 300 tournaments in late 2025 and early 2026.
Other notable Indian participants include Malvika Bansod, ranked 51, who is making her return after recovering from a knee injury sustained in June 2025. Isharani Baruah, ranked 45, will compete after a runner-up finish at the Odisha Masters 2025. Tasnim Mir faces a challenging opener against top seed Wang Zhi Yi. Men's singles players Kiran George and Tharun Mannepalli also begin their campaigns.
