Guwahati Masters Badminton Highlights

Guwahati Masters Badminton witnessed thrilling showdowns as Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto secured the women’s doubles title, while Lalinrat Chaiwan claimed the singles crown.

Women’s Doubles Triumph: Ashwini-Tanisha Shine

In a spectacular display of skill, India’s dynamic duo, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto, secured their second Super 100 level title of the year at the Guwahati Masters Badminton tournament. Facing off against Chinese Taipei’s Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui in the women’s doubles final, the Indian pair dominated with a 21-13, 21-19 victory.

Aggressive Start and Nervy Moments

Seeded second, Ashwini and Tanisha started the final with aggression, seizing the opening game. Despite facing a momentary challenge in the second game when the Taipei pair closed the gap, the Indian duo maintained composure. Tanisha’s smart net push secured them a match point, and they clinched the title with confidence.

Local Fan Frenzy and Drift Challenges

The match marked the first international badminton event in Assam since 2007, creating an electrifying atmosphere with local fans rallying behind Ashwini and Tanisha. Speaking about the game, Ashwini acknowledged the crowd’s support and admitted that the drift affected their shots to the backcourt.

Chaiwan and Marcellyno Triumph in Singles

In the women’s singles final, Thailand’s Lalinrat Chaiwan upset fourth seed Line Christophersen of Denmark with a 21-14, 17-21, 21-16 victory. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Yohanes Saut Marcellyno secured the men’s singles crown by defeating teammate Alvi Wijaya Chairullah with a scoreline of 21-12, 21-17.

Other Winners and Next Challenges

In other categories, Singapore’s Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica claimed the mixed doubles title, overcoming Mads Vestergaad and Christine Busch of Denmark with a 21-19, 21-11 win. Malaysian pair Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal bagged the men’s doubles crown, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Bing-Wei and Su Ching Heng with a score of 21-17, 23-21.

Future Prospects: Odisha Masters Beckons

With this victory, Ashwini and Tanisha are set to head to Bhubaneshwar for the Odisha Masters, aiming to bolster their world rankings and conclude the year on a high note.

The Guwahati Masters Badminton tournament showcased outstanding performances, setting the stage for more thrilling badminton action in the upcoming events.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The Social News