Badminton Player Ashmita Chaliha Secures Straight-Set Win At French Open

Indian World No.36 badminton player Ashmita Chaliha defeated China's Han Qian Xi 21-18, 24-22 in the women's singles event at the French Open in Tremblay-en-France on Tuesday.

After winning the first set, Chaliha overcame a 7-14 deficit in the second set using her aggressive left-handed free-stroking attack and deep backhand corner placements.

The victory boosts her rankings as she targets qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with qualification set to begin on May 1, 2027.