15-year-old shuttler Tanvi Patri stuns two top 100 players to win Pontianak IC
Indian teenager Tanvi Patri, currently ranked world no 132, stunned two top 100 players in back-to-back days to secure the Pontianak International Challenge title in Indonesia on Sunday. In the semifinal, the 15-year-old defeated top seed and world no 51 Rachel Chan of Canada, winning 21-9, 21-19. The following day, Tanvi dominated world no 82 Kim Min Sun of South Korea, clinching the final match 21-5, 21-6 in just 32 minutes.
This victory marks Tanvi's first title of the season, following a runner-up finish at the Antica Singapore Challenge last week. Hailing from one of India's highest-rated teenage shuttlers, Tanvi spent her early years honing her skills in China. Her coach, Sagar Chopda, praised Tanvi's strong technical foundation, noting her exceptional movement, court coverage, and ability to execute strokes at the right moments.
This remarkable achievement highlights Tanvi's potential and sets her apart as a rising star in the world of badminton.
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