Thailand Masters 2026: Isharani Baruah Stuns Second Seed, Mithun Manjunath Goes Down Fighting

Indian Sensation Isharani Baruah Upsets Second Seed

In a major upset at the Thailand Masters 2026, Isharani Baruah, ranked 48th in the world, defeated second seed Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei in a thrilling three-game encounter. The 22-year-old Indian shuttler won 21-13, 14-21, 21-14 at the Nimibutr Stadium in Patumwan to book her place in the quarter-finals of the BWF Super 300 tournament.

The match was a hard-fought affair with both players displaying exceptional skills. Baruah, who had previously lost to Sung at the 2023 Guwahati Masters, reversed her fortunes this time around, demonstrating her growth as a player.

Devika Sihag Joins Baruah in Quarter-finals

Later in the day, Devika Sihag joined Baruah in the women’s singles quarter-finals with an unexpected 21-14, 21-14 victory against eighth-seeded Chinese Taipei player Tung Ciou-Tong. Sihag will now face top seed and local favorite Supanida Katethong in the final eight.

Mithun Manjunath Puts Up Tough Fight Against Lee Zii Jia

In the men’s singles, world No. 60 Mithun Manjunath went down fighting against Paris 2024 bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. After a shock first-game loss, Lee Zii Jia, who was returning from an injury layoff, salvaged the match, winning 11-21, 21-16, 21-12.

Tharun Mannepalli is the lone Indian challenge remaining in men’s singles after beating Chinese Taipei’s Ting Yen-Chen 21-17, 14-21, 24-22 to make the quarters.

India’s Doubles Challenge Falters in First Round

India’s doubles challenge at the Thailand Masters fizzled out in the opening round, with no Indian pairs making it to the second round.

“I’m really happy with my performance today. I played with all my heart and it paid off.” – Isharani Baruah

Did you know?

• The Thailand Masters is a BWF Super 300 tournament, offering valuable ranking points and prize money.
• Isharani Baruah is the first Indian woman to defeat a top-30 ranked player in 2026.

Pro Tips for Aspiring Badminton Players

“Focus on your basics, stay disciplined, and never give up, no matter what the score is.” – Mithun Manjunath

What’s Next?

The quarter-finals of the Thailand Masters 2026 are scheduled for tomorrow, with Isharani Baruah and Devika Sihag looking to progress further in the women’s singles. The men’s singles will also see Tharun Mannepalli in action, aiming to keep the Indian challenge alive.

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