US EditionKidambi Srikanth Shines at Canada Open; Storms Into Semifinals | Sports-Games
CANADA, JUL 5 – Srikanth won in straight games 21-18, 21-9 over world No. 6 Chou with a 43-minute match showcasing his tactical precision and composure, advancing to face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto.
- Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the men's singles semifinals of Canada Open 2025 after defeating top seed Chou Tien-Chen in a quarterfinal at Markham Pan Am Centre on Friday night.
- Srikanth recovered from an early deficit against Priyanshu Rajawat and maintained strong form, while Japan's third seed Kenta Nishimoto reached the semifinals after a 79-minute quarterfinal win over S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian.
- In the quarterfinal match, Srikanth pulled ahead after the score was tied at 4-all, taking a 11-6 advantage at the second game interval. He extended his lead to 19-7 and ultimately secured a straight-game win with scores of 21-18 and 21-9, completing the match in 43 minutes.
- The Canada Open 2025 features a USD 240,000 prize pool, Srikanth holds a 6-4 career lead over Nishimoto but lost to him at the 2023 World Championships, and Srikanth remains the sole Indian contender in the tournament.
- Srikanth is set to challenge Nishimoto for a spot in the final, marking a significant milestone in his recovery journey after injury and building on his recent performance where he finished second at the Malaysia Masters in May.
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Canada Open badminton: Srikanth Kidambi misses golden chance to end title drought, loses rollercoaster semifinal in three games
Srikanth lost a topsy-turvy semifinal against Nishimoto 21-19, 14-21, 18-21 in 78 minutes, a match that he both controlled and struggled to control in various phases.
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Kidambi Srikanth Shines at Canada Open; Storms into Semifinals | Sports-Games
Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen in a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the Canada Open 2025. The Indian shuttler, rebounding from injury, showcased resilience and skill. Next, he'll face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto. Shriyanshi Valishetty's strong campaign ended in the quarterfinals.
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