French Open Badminton 2024: Kidambi Srikanth Enters Second Round of Super 750 Tournament in Paris

Indian badminton star Kidambi Srikanth got his French Open campaign off to a strong start, securing a second-round berth with a straight-set victory over Taiwanese opponent Chou Tien Chen on Wednesday, March 6.

Srikanth, the silver medalist at the 2021 World Championships, displayed his dominance throughout the match, winning with a score of 21-15, 20-22, 21-8.  Despite dropping the second set in a close contest, Srikanth bounced back convincingly in the third, leaving his opponent with little resistance. This win marks a positive start for the Indian shuttler in the prestigious French Open, a tournament that attracts top players from around the world.

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SriKi storms to the R16
Srikanth Kidambi registers his second consecutive win against Chou Tien Chen as he scores a dominant decider win to move to the R16
21-15,20-22,21-8

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Srikanth's next challenge will be against the winner of the match. The second round promises to be an exciting test for Srikanth as he aims to continue his winning streak in the tournament.