PV Sindhu impressively advanced to the quarter-finals of the Arctic Open 2026, overcoming Riko Gunji with dominant straight-game victories of 21-15, 21-15. Next, she will take on the top-seeded Ratchanok Intanon in what promises to be a thrilling match. In contrasting news, both Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy were eliminated in the first round, with Srikanth unable to maintain his lead and Prannoy facing a tough challenge from Anders Antonsen.