India’s Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj defeated compatriot Tanvi Sharma 18–21, 21–19, 21–18 in the women’s singles quarter-final at the VICTOR Korea Masters 2026 on 7 August 2026.
The match on Court 1 produced a closely contested three-game battle, with Rakshitha recovering after losing the opening game to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Tanvi Sharma made the stronger start, taking the opening game 21–18. She maintained her advantage through the closing stages to move one game ahead.
Rakshitha responded in the second game. The Indian pair of competitors remained closely matched throughout, but Rakshitha held her nerve in the decisive exchanges to win 21–19 and level the match.
The deciding game was another tight contest. Neither player was able to establish a commanding advantage, but Rakshitha produced the stronger finish to claim the game 21–18 and complete the comeback.
The victory sent Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj into the women’s singles semi-finals at the Korea Masters.
Standout Performances
- Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj: Defeated Tanvi Sharma 18–21, 21–19, 21–18.
- Tanvi Sharma: Won the opening game but could not convert the early advantage into a match victory.
- Round: Women’s Singles Quarter-final.
- Result: Rakshitha advanced to the semi-finals.
Turning Point
The second game proved decisive. After losing the opener 18–21, Rakshitha edged Tanvi 21–19 to level the match. She then maintained her composure in the deciding game to win 21–18.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: VICTOR Korea Masters 2026
- Category: Women’s Singles
- Round: Quarter-final
- Date: 7 August 2026
- Venue: Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium, Asan, South Korea
- Court: Court 1
- Winner: Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj
- Runner-up: Tanvi Sharma
- Final Score: 18–21, 21–19, 21–18
- Result: Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj advanced to the semi-finals.